Liam vs Renee

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

Renee

Girl #1,048 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin via French

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,048
Total SSA Count
239
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ren, Rene

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Renee Rank #1,048

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1048 for Renee.

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

Renee ___

  • Renee Marie
  • Renee Louise
  • Renee Claire
  • Renee Grace
  • Renee Nicole
  • Renee Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Renee

Celeste Monique Pierre Francois Dominique

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Renee more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Renee at #1048 in the United States.

What do Liam and Renee mean?

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

Are Liam and Renee boy or girl names?

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

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