Juan vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,601
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Juanito

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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

Juan Rank #137
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #137 for Juan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Juan ___

  • Juan Carlos
  • Juan Miguel
  • Juan Antonio
  • Juan Pablo
  • Juan Andres
  • Juan Fernando

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 Juan

Miguel Carlos Diego Sofia Isabella

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Juan or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Juan at #137 in the United States.

What do Juan and Liam mean?

Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Juan and Liam boy or girl names?

Juan is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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