Liam vs Raegan

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

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Raegan

Girl #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little ruler, impulsive one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#458
Total SSA Count
682
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rae, Rae-Rae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Raegan Rank #458

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #458 for Raegan.

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

Raegan ___

  • Raegan Grace
  • Raegan Mae
  • Raegan Elizabeth
  • Raegan Claire
  • Raegan Ann
  • Raegan Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Raegan

Riley Finley Kennedy Quinn Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Raegan more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Raegan at #458 in the United States.

What do Liam and Raegan mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Raegan means "little ruler, impulsive one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Liam and Raegan boy or girl names?

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

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