Hagan vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hagan

Boy #3,841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of fire, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,841
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hag, Hage

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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

Hagan Rank #3,841
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3841 for Hagan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hagan ___

  • Hagan James
  • Hagan Patrick
  • Hagan Michael
  • Hagan Sean
  • Hagan Thomas

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 Hagan

Finnegan Callum Declan Niamh Siobhan

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hagan or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Hagan at #3841 in the United States.

What do Hagan and Liam mean?

Hagan means "descendant of fire, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Hagan and Liam boy or girl names?

Hagan is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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