Liam vs Rafferty

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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Rafferty

Boy #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,163
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raff, Rafe, Riff

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Rafferty Rank #5,163

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5163 for Rafferty.

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

Rafferty ___

  • Rafferty James
  • Rafferty John
  • Rafferty William
  • Rafferty Cole
  • Rafferty Grey
  • Rafferty Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Rafferty

Cormac Declan Finnian Saoirse Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Rafferty more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Rafferty at #5163 in the United States.

What do Liam and Rafferty mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).

Are Liam and Rafferty boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.

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