Liam vs Millie

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Millie

Girl #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, work"

Origin: Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
2,910
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mills

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Millie Rank #86

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #86 for Millie.

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

Millie ___

  • Millie Rose
  • Millie Grace
  • Millie Jane
  • Millie Mae
  • Millie Faye
  • Millie Bea

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Millie

Daisy Dolly Maggie Freddie Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Millie more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Millie at #86 in the United States.

What do Liam and Millie mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Millie means "strength, work" (Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent) origin).

Are Liam and Millie boy or girl names?

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

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