Liam vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Liam Rank #1

John Rank #21

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

Is Liam or John more popular?

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

What do Liam and John mean?

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

Are Liam and John boy or girl names?

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