Liam vs Peregrin

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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Peregrin

Boy #4,971 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pilgrim, traveler, foreigner"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Latin European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,971
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Perry, Pip, Reg

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Peregrin Rank #4,971

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4971 for Peregrin.

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

Peregrin ___

  • Peregrin James
  • Peregrin Thomas
  • Peregrin Oliver
  • Peregrin Basil
  • Peregrin Edmund
  • Peregrin Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Peregrin

Araminta Cordelia Barnaby Celestine Tobias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Peregrin more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Peregrin at #4971 in the United States.

What do Liam and Peregrin mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Peregrin means "pilgrim, traveler, foreigner" (Latin origin).

Are Liam and Peregrin boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Peregrin is primarily a boy name.

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