Liam vs Maayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Maayan

Girl #6,596 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"spring of water, water source"

Origin: Hebrew מַעְיָן

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,596
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maya, May

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Maayan Rank #6,596

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6596 for Maayan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Maayan ___

  • Maayan Tal
  • Maayan Lior
  • Maayan Shira
  • Maayan Noa
  • Maayan Ayelet
  • Maayan Yael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maayan

Noa Tamar Yarden Eitan Rotem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Maayan more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Maayan at #6596 in the United States.

What do Liam and Maayan mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Maayan means "spring of water, water source" (Hebrew מַעְיָן origin).

Are Liam and Maayan boy or girl names?

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

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