Liam vs Yan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yan

Boy #2,873 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Chinese Eastern European Russian Ukrainian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,873
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Yan Rank #2,873

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2873 for Yan.

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

Yan ___

  • Yan Wei
  • Yan Ming
  • Yan Li
  • Yan Alexander
  • Yan Michael
  • Yan James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yan

Lin Mei Jun Fang Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Yan more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Yan at #2873 in the United States.

What do Liam and Yan mean?

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

Are Liam and Yan boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Yan is primarily a boy name.

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