Aedan vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aedan

Boy #2,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,590
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ade, A

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aedan Rank #2,590
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2590 for Aedan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aedan ___

  • Aedan James
  • Aedan Patrick
  • Aedan Finn
  • Aedan Connor
  • Aedan Sean
  • Aedan Ronan

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aedan

Cormac Cillian Riordan Niamh Saoirse

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aedan or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Aedan at #2590 in the United States.

What do Aedan and Liam mean?

Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Aedan and Liam boy or girl names?

Aedan is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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