Liam vs Melisa

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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Melisa

Girl #3,053 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sweet as honey"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Turkish Spanish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,053
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Lisa

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Melisa Rank #3,053

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3053 for Melisa.

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

Melisa ___

  • Melisa Ann
  • Melisa Grace
  • Melisa Rose
  • Melisa Marie
  • Melisa Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Melisa

Jessica Stephanie Christina Michael David

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Melisa more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Melisa at #3053 in the United States.

What do Liam and Melisa mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Melisa means "sweet as honey" (Greek origin).

Are Liam and Melisa boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Melisa is primarily a girl name.

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