Dan vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Danny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dan Rank #1,931
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1931 for Dan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dan ___

  • Dan James
  • Dan Lee
  • Dan Allen
  • Dan Scott
  • Dan Wayne
  • Dan Michael

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dan

Tom Sam Ben Kate Anne

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Liam mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Dan and Liam boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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