Liam vs Zachary

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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Zachary

Boy #194 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American French Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#194
Total SSA Count
1,835
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zach, Zack, Zac

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Zachary Rank #194

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #194 for Zachary.

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

Zachary ___

  • Zachary James
  • Zachary Thomas
  • Zachary Michael
  • Zachary Alexander
  • Zachary Ryan
  • Zachary David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zachary

Nathan Caleb Joshua Hannah Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Zachary more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Zachary at #194 in the United States.

What do Liam and Zachary mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Zachary means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liam and Zachary boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Zachary is primarily a boy name.

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