Liam vs Molly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Molly

Girl #208 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#208
Total SSA Count
1,465
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mol, Mols

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Molly Rank #208

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #208 for Molly.

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

Molly ___

  • Molly Grace
  • Molly Rose
  • Molly Kate
  • Molly Ann
  • Molly Jane
  • Molly Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Molly

Maggie Nora Bridget Finn Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Molly more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Molly at #208 in the United States.

What do Liam and Molly mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Molly means "star of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Liam and Molly boy or girl names?

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

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