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Ian vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish British Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#75
Total SSA Count
4,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ian Rank #75
Liham Rank #6,616

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ian or Liham more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Ian and Liham mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Ian and Liham boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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