Liam vs Therese

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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Therese

Girl #2,221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the island of Thera"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French German English Catholic Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,221
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tess, Terry, Tessie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Therese Rank #2,221

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2221 for Therese.

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

Therese ___

  • Therese Marie
  • Therese Ann
  • Therese Louise
  • Therese Grace
  • Therese Elise
  • Therese Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Therese

Cecile Brigitte Colette Margot Elise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Therese more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Therese at #2221 in the United States.

What do Liam and Therese mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Therese means "from the island of Thera" (Greek origin).

Are Liam and Therese boy or girl names?

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

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