Liam vs Ophelia

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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Ophelia

Girl #261 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"help, aid"

Origin: Greek opheleia

Cultural Roots

Greek English Italian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#261
Total SSA Count
1,215
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ophie, Lia, Effie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Ophelia Rank #261

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #261 for Ophelia.

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

Ophelia ___

  • Ophelia Rose
  • Ophelia Jane
  • Ophelia Claire
  • Ophelia Mae
  • Ophelia Grace
  • Ophelia Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ophelia

Hamlet Sebastian Cordelia Portia Lysander

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Ophelia more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ophelia at #261 in the United States.

What do Liam and Ophelia mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Ophelia means "help, aid" (Greek opheleia origin).

Are Liam and Ophelia boy or girl names?

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

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