Liam vs Tiago

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tiago

Boy #1,156 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter (from Jacob/James)"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Spanish Galician

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,156
Total SSA Count
181
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ti, Tia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Tiago Rank #1,156

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1156 for Tiago.

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

Tiago ___

  • Tiago Rafael
  • Tiago Miguel
  • Tiago Henrique
  • Tiago Mateus
  • Tiago Leonardo
  • Tiago André

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Tiago

Beatriz Isabela Valentina Lucas Gabriel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Tiago more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Tiago at #1156 in the United States.

What do Liam and Tiago mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Tiago means "supplanter (from Jacob/James)" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Liam and Tiago boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Tiago is primarily a boy name.

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