Liam vs Yohan

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

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Yohan

Boy #1,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan

Cultural Roots

French Korean German Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,159
Total SSA Count
180
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yo, Han

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Yohan Rank #1,159

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1159 for Yohan.

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

Yohan ___

  • Yohan Paul
  • Yohan Marc
  • Yohan Luc
  • Yohan Thomas
  • Yohan Ethan
  • Yohan Sébastien

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yohan

Théo Mathieu Camille Léa Nathan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Yohan more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Yohan at #1159 in the United States.

What do Liam and Yohan mean?

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

Are Liam and Yohan boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Yohan is primarily a boy name.

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