Anh vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anh

Girl #6,405 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"light, brilliance, radiance"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,405
Total SSA Count
19
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

Anh Rank #6,405
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6405 for Anh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anh ___

  • Anh Linh
  • Anh Thu
  • Anh Ngoc
  • Anh Mai
  • Anh Phuong
  • Anh Huong

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 Anh

Linh Minh Thu Lan Duc

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anh or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Anh at #6405 in the United States.

What do Anh and Liam mean?

Anh means "light, brilliance, radiance" (Vietnamese origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Anh and Liam boy or girl names?

Anh is primarily a girl name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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