Liam vs Yiannis

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Yiannis Rank #3,631

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3631 for Yiannis.

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

Yiannis ___

  • Yiannis Alexander
  • Yiannis Nikolas
  • Yiannis Dimitri
  • Yiannis Christos
  • Yiannis Petros
  • Yiannis Andreas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yiannis

Nikos Christos Eleni Maria Thanos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Yiannis more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Yiannis at #3631 in the United States.

What do Liam and Yiannis mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Yiannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liam and Yiannis boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Yiannis is primarily a boy name.

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