Liam vs Megan

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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Megan

Girl #761 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#761
Total SSA Count
369
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Meg, Meggie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Megan Rank #761

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #761 for Megan.

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

Megan ___

  • Megan Rose
  • Megan Anne
  • Megan Lynn
  • Megan Marie
  • Megan Elizabeth
  • Megan Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Megan more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Megan at #761 in the United States.

What do Liam and Megan mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Liam and Megan boy or girl names?

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

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