John vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

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John Rank #21

Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #21 for John.

Is John or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do John and Liam mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are John and Liam boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.