Edan vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edan

Boy #3,149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire, flame"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Hebrew/Jewish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,149
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edan Rank #3,149
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3149 for Edan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edan ___

  • Edan James
  • Edan Cole
  • Edan River
  • Edan Finn
  • Edan Grey
  • Edan Scott

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 Edan

Caden Aidan Brennan Lena Nora

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edan or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Edan at #3149 in the United States.

What do Edan and Liam mean?

Edan means "little fire, flame" (Irish Gaelic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Edan and Liam boy or girl names?

Edan is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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