Eagan vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eagan

Boy #5,970 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire, born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,970
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eag

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Eagan Rank #5,970
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5970 for Eagan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eagan ___

  • Eagan Patrick
  • Eagan James
  • Eagan Michael
  • Eagan Finn
  • Eagan Sean
  • Eagan Declan

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 Eagan

Connor Brennan Kieran Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eagan or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Eagan at #5970 in the United States.

What do Eagan and Liam mean?

Eagan means "little fire, born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Eagan and Liam boy or girl names?

Eagan is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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