Liam vs Nils

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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Nils

Boy #4,894 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish Finnish Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,894
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Nils Rank #4,894

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4894 for Nils.

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

Nils ___

  • Nils Erik
  • Nils Johan
  • Nils Lars
  • Nils Gustav
  • Nils Axel
  • Nils Henrik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nils

Astrid Ingrid Sigrid Lars Erik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Nils more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nils at #4894 in the United States.

What do Liam and Nils mean?

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

Are Liam and Nils boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Nils is primarily a boy name.

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