Liam vs Niccolo

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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Niccolo

Boy #2,856 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,856
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nico, Nick, Nicky

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Niccolo Rank #2,856

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2856 for Niccolo.

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

Niccolo ___

  • Niccolo Luca
  • Niccolo Marco
  • Niccolo Dante
  • Niccolo Adriano
  • Niccolo Sebastian
  • Niccolo James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Niccolo

Isabella Lorenzo Gianna Matteo Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Niccolo more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Niccolo at #2856 in the United States.

What do Liam and Niccolo mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Niccolo means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Liam and Niccolo boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Niccolo is primarily a boy name.

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