Anthem vs Balian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthem

Boy #6,172 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a rousing song of praise or national identity"

Origin: Old English via Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,172
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ant

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Balian

Boy #6,093 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Ibelin (place name origin)"

Origin: Medieval French

Cultural Roots

French English Medieval

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,093
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Bali, Bal

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Popularity Comparison

Anthem Rank #6,172
Balian Rank #6,093

Balian is more popular, ranked #6093 vs #6172 for Anthem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anthem ___

  • Anthem James
  • Anthem Cole
  • Anthem Reed
  • Anthem West
  • Anthem Lee
  • Anthem Gray

Balian ___

  • Balian James
  • Balian Luc
  • Balian Andre
  • Balian Ren
  • Balian Thomas
  • Balian Henri

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anthem

Legend Story Phoenix Nova Harbor

If you choose Balian

Tristan Isolde Evangeline Percival Caspian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthem or Balian more popular?

Balian is more popular, ranked #6093 compared to Anthem at #6172 in the United States.

What do Anthem and Balian mean?

Anthem means "a rousing song of praise or national identity" (Old English via Greek origin). Balian means "of Ibelin (place name origin)" (Medieval French origin).

Are Anthem and Balian boy or girl names?

Anthem is primarily a boy name. Balian is primarily a boy name.

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