Liam vs Mattias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Mattias

Boy #1,145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Swedish German Finnish Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,145
Total SSA Count
183
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matti, Tias, Matt

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Mattias Rank #1,145

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1145 for Mattias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Mattias ___

  • Mattias Erik
  • Mattias Lars
  • Mattias Henrik
  • Mattias Johan
  • Mattias Axel
  • Mattias Gustav

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mattias

Astrid Sigrid Lukas Elsa Johan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Mattias more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mattias at #1145 in the United States.

What do Liam and Mattias mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Mattias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liam and Mattias boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Mattias is primarily a boy name.

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