Liam vs Min

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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Min

Boy #13,930 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the people, citizen"

Origin: Chinese/Korean

Cultural Roots

Korean Chinese Vietnamese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,930
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Min Rank #13,930

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #13930 for Min.

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

Min ___

  • Min Jun
  • Min Ho
  • Min Soo
  • Min Jae
  • Min Young

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Min

Ji Sun Han Soo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Min more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Min at #13930 in the United States.

What do Liam and Min mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Min means "the people, citizen" (Chinese/Korean origin).

Are Liam and Min boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Min is primarily a boy name.

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