Liam vs Mayan

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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Mayan

Girl #5,149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spring of water, fountain"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,149
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maya

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Mayan Rank #5,149

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5149 for Mayan.

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

Mayan ___

  • Mayan Rose
  • Mayan Grace
  • Mayan Jade
  • Mayan Elise
  • Mayan Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mayan

Noa Tal Lior Yael Eitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Mayan more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mayan at #5149 in the United States.

What do Liam and Mayan mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Mayan means "spring of water, fountain" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liam and Mayan boy or girl names?

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

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