Liam vs Tage

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

Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Tage Rank #4,180

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4180 for Tage.

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

Tage ___

  • Tage Erik
  • Tage Lars
  • Tage Henrik
  • Tage Bjorn
  • Tage Soren
  • Tage Axel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Tage

Saga Soren Rune Freya Leif

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Tage more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Tage at #4180 in the United States.

What do Liam and Tage mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Tage means "day" (Old Norse origin).

Are Liam and Tage boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Tage is primarily a boy name.

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