Liam vs Teagan

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

Teagan

Girl #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, attractive"

Origin: Welsh / Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
936
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tea, Tee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Teagan Rank #333

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #333 for Teagan.

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

Teagan ___

  • Teagan Rose
  • Teagan Marie
  • Teagan Grace
  • Teagan Rae
  • Teagan Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Teagan

Maeve Saoirse Keegan Fionn Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Teagan more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Teagan at #333 in the United States.

What do Liam and Teagan mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Teagan means "beautiful, attractive" (Welsh / Irish origin).

Are Liam and Teagan boy or girl names?

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

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