Liam vs Yates

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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Yates

Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,699
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yat, Yay, Yaie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Yates Rank #5,699

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5699 for Yates.

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

Yates ___

  • Yates James
  • Yates William
  • Yates Cole
  • Yates Thomas
  • Yates Henry
  • Yates Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yates

Rhodes Sutton Beckett Piper Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Yates more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Liam and Yates mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Liam and Yates boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.

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