Liam vs Shaun

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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Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,568
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Shaun Rank #1,568

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1568 for Shaun.

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

Shaun ___

  • Shaun Michael
  • Shaun Patrick
  • Shaun Thomas
  • Shaun James
  • Shaun Robert
  • Shaun Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shaun

Liam Kieran Bridget Fiona Conor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Shaun more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Liam and Shaun mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Liam and Shaun boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.

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