Jane vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jane

Girl #269 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#269
Total SSA Count
1,180
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Janie, Janey

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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

Jane Rank #269
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #269 for Jane.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jane ___

  • Jane Elizabeth
  • Jane Catherine
  • Jane Louise
  • Jane Marie
  • Jane Amelia
  • Jane Victoria

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 Jane

Charlotte Henry Edmund Eleanor Arthur

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jane or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Jane at #269 in the United States.

What do Jane and Liam mean?

Jane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and Old French origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Jane and Liam boy or girl names?

Jane is primarily a girl name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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