Liam vs Paula

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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Paula

Girl #753 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian German English Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#753
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Polly, Pau, Paulie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Paula Rank #753

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #753 for Paula.

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

Paula ___

  • Paula Marie
  • Paula Ann
  • Paula Jean
  • Paula Grace
  • Paula Elizabeth
  • Paula Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Paula

Peter Patricia Michael Barbara Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Paula more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Paula at #753 in the United States.

What do Liam and Paula mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Paula means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Liam and Paula boy or girl names?

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

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