Faolan vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Li

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Faolan Rank #6,452
Liham Rank #6,616

Faolan is more popular, ranked #6452 vs #6616 for Liham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faolan ___

  • Faolan Patrick
  • Faolan James
  • Faolan Seamus
  • Faolan Cormac
  • Faolan Finn
  • Faolan Brendan

Liham ___

  • Liham Gabriel
  • Liham Jose
  • Liham Miguel
  • Liham Angelo
  • Liham Rafael
  • Liham Luis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Faolan

Saoirse Cillian Niamh Tiernan Ciara

If you choose Liham

Buhay Diwata Bayani Liwanag Diwa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faolan or Liham more popular?

Faolan is more popular, ranked #6452 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Faolan and Liham mean?

Faolan means "little wolf" (Old Irish origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Faolan and Liham boy or girl names?

Faolan is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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