Liam vs Paulo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paulo

Boy #1,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Paulus family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Italian Spanish Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,604
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Paulinho, Pau

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Paulo Rank #1,604

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1604 for Paulo.

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

Paulo ___

  • Paulo Ricardo
  • Paulo Eduardo
  • Paulo Miguel
  • Paulo Henrique
  • Paulo Andre
  • Paulo Sergio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Paulo

Lucas Rafael Mateus Isabela Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Paulo more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Paulo at #1604 in the United States.

What do Liam and Paulo mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Paulo means "from the Paulus family" (Latin origin).

Are Liam and Paulo boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Paulo is primarily a boy name.

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