Liam vs Thor

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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Thor

Boy #2,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"thunder"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norse Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,806
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thor

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Thor Rank #2,806

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2806 for Thor.

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

Thor ___

  • Thor James
  • Thor William
  • Thor Alexander
  • Thor Lee
  • Thor Michael
  • Thor Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Thor

Odin Freya Loki Sigrid Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Thor more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Thor at #2806 in the United States.

What do Liam and Thor mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Thor means "thunder" (Old Norse origin).

Are Liam and Thor boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Thor is primarily a boy name.

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