Liam vs Zayan

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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Zayan

Boy #1,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"adornment, embellishment"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,127
Total SSA Count
188
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Zan

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Zayan Rank #1,127

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1127 for Zayan.

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

Zayan ___

  • Zayan Ali
  • Zayan Omar
  • Zayan Ibrahim
  • Zayan Hassan
  • Zayan Malik
  • Zayan Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zayan

Zara Layla Amir Nadia Kareem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Zayan more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Zayan at #1127 in the United States.

What do Liam and Zayan mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Zayan means "adornment, embellishment" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Zayan boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Zayan is primarily a boy name.

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