Alban vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alban

Boy #6,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Alba (the white city)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Albanian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,993
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Alban Rank #6,993
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6993 for Alban.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alban ___

  • Alban James
  • Alban Edward
  • Alban Michael
  • Alban Thomas
  • Alban John

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 Alban

Hugh Celia Edmund Matilda

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alban or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Alban at #6993 in the United States.

What do Alban and Liam mean?

Alban means "from Alba (the white city)" (Latin origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Alban and Liam boy or girl names?

Alban is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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