Liam vs Perri

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

All Clear

Perri

Girl #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pear tree dweller"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,642
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Perri

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Perri Rank #3,642

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3642 for Perri.

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

Perri ___

  • Perri Ann
  • Perri Grace
  • Perri Lynn
  • Perri Mae
  • Perri Rose
  • Perri Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Perri

Carly Terri Jamie Sheri Devin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Perri more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Perri at #3642 in the United States.

What do Liam and Perri mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Perri means "pear tree dweller" (Middle English origin).

Are Liam and Perri boy or girl names?

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

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