Lian vs Dorian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lian

Boy #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

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Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

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Lian Rank #515

Dorian Rank #539

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 vs #539 for Dorian.

Is Lian or Dorian more popular?

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 compared to Dorian at #539 in the United States.

What do Lian and Dorian mean?

Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are Lian and Dorian boy or girl names?

Lian is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.