Lian vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lian

Boy #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lian Rank #515

Sam Rank #652

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Lian or Sam more popular?

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Lian and Sam mean?

Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lian and Sam boy or girl names?

Lian is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.