Liam vs Vasco

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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Vasco

Boy #5,808 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crow, raven (from Basque bela)"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Spanish Italian Galician Basque

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,808
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vas

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Vasco Rank #5,808

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5808 for Vasco.

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

Vasco ___

  • Vasco Antonio
  • Vasco Miguel
  • Vasco Luis
  • Vasco Carlos
  • Vasco Henrique
  • Vasco Fernando

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Vasco

Marco Lucas Isabel Clara Ines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Vasco more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Vasco at #5808 in the United States.

What do Liam and Vasco mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Vasco means "crow, raven (from Basque bela)" (Basque origin).

Are Liam and Vasco boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Vasco is primarily a boy name.

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