Lian
Meaning
"graceful willow"
Origin: Chinese (alternate character)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #515
- Total SSA Count
- 594
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Li, Lee
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"graceful willow"
Origin: Chinese (alternate character)
"estate of the fifth son"
Origin: French/Norman
Lian is more popular, ranked #515 vs #688 for Quincy.
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Lian is more popular, ranked #515 compared to Quincy at #688 in the United States.
Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin). Quincy means "estate of the fifth son" (French/Norman origin).
Lian is primarily a boy name. Quincy is primarily a boy name.