Liam vs Theodor

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

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Theodor

Boy #2,097 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Romanian Czech Austrian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,097
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Theo, Teddy, Teo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Theodor Rank #2,097

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2097 for Theodor.

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

Theodor ___

  • Theodor Klaus
  • Theodor Hans
  • Theodor Friedrich
  • Theodor Wilhelm
  • Theodor Ernst
  • Theodor Karl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Theodor

Friedrich Maximilian Mathilde Hedwig Hildegard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Theodor more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Theodor at #2097 in the United States.

What do Liam and Theodor mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Theodor means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Liam and Theodor boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Theodor is primarily a boy name.

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