Cohan vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cohan

Boy #3,804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hound, warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Jewish-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,804
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Co

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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

Cohan Rank #3,804
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3804 for Cohan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cohan ___

  • Cohan James
  • Cohan Patrick
  • Cohan Ryan
  • Cohan Michael
  • Cohan Finn
  • Cohan Sean

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 Cohan

Declan Sienna Rowan Fiona Kieran

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cohan or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Cohan at #3804 in the United States.

What do Cohan and Liam mean?

Cohan means "hound, warrior" (Old Irish origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Cohan and Liam boy or girl names?

Cohan is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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