Liam vs Stavros

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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Stavros

Boy #5,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cross, the Christian cross"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Greek-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,557
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Stav, Stavro

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Stavros Rank #5,557

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5557 for Stavros.

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

Stavros ___

  • Stavros Nikos
  • Stavros Andreas
  • Stavros Konstantinos
  • Stavros Giorgos
  • Stavros Petros
  • Stavros Alexandros

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Stavros

Nikos Alexis Kostas Elena Dimitra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Stavros more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Stavros at #5557 in the United States.

What do Liam and Stavros mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Stavros means "cross, the Christian cross" (Greek origin).

Are Liam and Stavros boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Stavros is primarily a boy name.

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