Henson vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henson

Boy #5,111 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Henne (Henry)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,111
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hens, Hen

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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

Henson Rank #5,111
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5111 for Henson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henson ___

  • Henson James
  • Henson Cole
  • Henson Reid
  • Henson Blake
  • Henson Grey
  • Henson Lee

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 Henson

Dawson Grayson Benson Lennon Hudson

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henson or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Henson at #5111 in the United States.

What do Henson and Liam mean?

Henson means "son of Henne (Henry)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Henson and Liam boy or girl names?

Henson is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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