Liam vs Percy

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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Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perce

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Percy Rank #1,256

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1256 for Percy.

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

Percy ___

  • Percy James
  • Percy Arthur
  • Percy Edmund
  • Percy Oliver
  • Percy George
  • Percy Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Percy

Atticus Hugo Harriet Clem Gus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Percy more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Liam and Percy mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Liam and Percy boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.

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