Liam vs Waylon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #65 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wayside land, roadside settlement"

Origin: Old English

American Southern American

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Liam Rank #1

Waylon Rank #65

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #65 for Waylon.

Is Liam or Waylon more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Waylon at #65 in the United States.

What do Liam and Waylon mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Liam and Waylon boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Waylon is primarily a boy name.