Liam vs Shawna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawna

Girl #6,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

American Irish-American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,082
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shawn

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Shawna Rank #6,082

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6082 for Shawna.

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

Shawna ___

  • Shawna Lynn
  • Shawna Marie
  • Shawna Elizabeth
  • Shawna Kay
  • Shawna Nicole
  • Shawna Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shawna

Shannon Patrick Colleen Brendan Kelly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Shawna more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Shawna at #6082 in the United States.

What do Liam and Shawna mean?

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

Are Liam and Shawna boy or girl names?

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

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