Liam vs Quan

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Quan Rank #6,830

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6830 for Quan.

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

Quan ___

  • Quan Minh
  • Quan Huy
  • Quan Long
  • Quan Tuan
  • Quan Duc

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Quan

Minh Linh Lan Tuan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Quan more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Quan at #6830 in the United States.

What do Liam and Quan mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Quan means "official, mandarin" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Liam and Quan boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Quan is primarily a boy name.

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