Liam vs Record

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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Record

Boy #5,112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"To call to mind; to remember (from recordari)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,112
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Rec, Reco, Recoy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Record Rank #5,112

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5112 for Record.

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

Record ___

  • Record James
  • Record Lee
  • Record Wayne
  • Record Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Record

Chase Gauge Tempo Reed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Record more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Record at #5112 in the United States.

What do Liam and Record mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Record means "To call to mind; to remember (from recordari)" (Latin origin).

Are Liam and Record boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Record is primarily a boy name.

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