Liam vs Zagreus

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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Zagreus

Boy #5,290 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great hunter, he who catches in the net"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman Modern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,290
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zag, Zag

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Zagreus Rank #5,290

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5290 for Zagreus.

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

Zagreus ___

  • Zagreus Orion
  • Zagreus Apollo
  • Zagreus Magnus
  • Zagreus Atlas
  • Zagreus Cain
  • Zagreus Rex

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zagreus

Persephone Artemis Orpheus Callisto Hermes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Zagreus more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Zagreus at #5290 in the United States.

What do Liam and Zagreus mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Zagreus means "great hunter, he who catches in the net" (Greek origin).

Are Liam and Zagreus boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Zagreus is primarily a boy name.

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