Liam vs Renae

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

Renae

Girl #3,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,640
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rena, Rae

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Renae Rank #3,640

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3640 for Renae.

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

Renae ___

  • Renae Marie
  • Renae Louise
  • Renae Claire
  • Renae Anne
  • Renae Grace
  • Renae Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Renae

Danielle Michelle Nicole Laurent Andre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Renae more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Renae at #3640 in the United States.

What do Liam and Renae mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Renae means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin).

Are Liam and Renae boy or girl names?

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

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