Liam vs Pau

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

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Pau

Boy #4,516 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small; humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Catalan Spanish Valencian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,516
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Pau Rank #4,516

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4516 for Pau.

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

Pau ___

  • Pau Andreu
  • Pau Marc
  • Pau Joan
  • Pau Jordi
  • Pau Arnau
  • Pau Lluc

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Pau

Marc Jan Oriol Laia Neus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Pau more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Pau at #4516 in the United States.

What do Liam and Pau mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Pau means "small; humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Liam and Pau boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Pau is primarily a boy name.

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