Ian vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Ian Rank #75

Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Ian or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and Liam mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Ian and Liam boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.