Liam vs Serena

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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Serena

Girl #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquil, serene, clear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
938
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Seri, Rena, Ser

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Serena Rank #332

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #332 for Serena.

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

Serena ___

  • Serena Rose
  • Serena Grace
  • Serena Joy
  • Serena Marie
  • Serena Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Serena

Venus Valentina Sebastian Julian Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Serena more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Serena at #332 in the United States.

What do Liam and Serena mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Serena means "tranquil, serene, clear" (Latin origin).

Are Liam and Serena boy or girl names?

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

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