An vs Lian

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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Lian

Boy #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

Cultural Roots

Chinese American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#515
Total SSA Count
594
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Li, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

An Rank #4,327
Lian Rank #515

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 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

Lian ___

  • Lian James
  • Lian Alexander
  • Lian Wei
  • Lian Ming
  • Lian Joseph
  • Lian Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose An

Linh Bao Nam Mai Minh

If you choose Lian

Kai Jin Wei Mei Lin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is An or Lian more popular?

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 compared to An at #4327 in the United States.

What do An and Lian mean?

An means "peace, tranquility" (Vietnamese/Chinese origin). Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin).

Are An and Lian boy or girl names?

An is primarily a boy name. Lian is primarily a boy name.

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