Evan vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ev

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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

Evan Rank #143
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #143 for Evan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Evan ___

  • Evan James
  • Evan Thomas
  • Evan Michael
  • Evan Lee
  • Evan Alexander
  • Evan John

Liam ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Liam mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Evan and Liam boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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