Liam vs Quillen

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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Quillen

Boy #26,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender; narrow passage"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,386
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Q, Quill

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Quillen Rank #26,386

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #26386 for Quillen.

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

Quillen ___

  • Quillen James
  • Quillen Patrick
  • Quillen Reid
  • Quillen Liam
  • Quillen Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Quillen

Callum Ronan Declan Fiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Quillen more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Quillen at #26386 in the United States.

What do Liam and Quillen mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Quillen means "slender; narrow passage" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Liam and Quillen boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Quillen is primarily a boy name.

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