An vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

An

Boy #4,327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Vietnamese/Chinese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,327
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

An Rank #4,327
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4327 for An.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

An ___

  • An Joseph
  • An Michael
  • An David
  • An James
  • An Lee

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 An

Linh Bao Nam Mai Minh

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is An or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to An at #4327 in the United States.

What do An and Liam mean?

An means "peace, tranquility" (Vietnamese/Chinese origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are An and Liam boy or girl names?

An is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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