Liam vs Meghan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meghan

Girl #1,444 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,444
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Meg, Meggie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Meghan Rank #1,444

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1444 for Meghan.

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

Meghan ___

  • Meghan Rose
  • Meghan Grace
  • Meghan Anne
  • Meghan Louise
  • Meghan Kate
  • Meghan Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Meghan

Deirdre Bridget Caitlin Rowan Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Meghan more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Meghan at #1444 in the United States.

What do Liam and Meghan mean?

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

Are Liam and Meghan boy or girl names?

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

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