Ethan vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Ethan Rank #19

Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #19 for Ethan.

Is Ethan or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ethan at #19 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Liam mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Ethan and Liam boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.