What does the name Liam mean?

The name Liam means "Driven, protection".

What is the origin of the name Liam?

Liam is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Liam?

In 2023, 22,164 babies were named Liam in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Liam a boy's name?

Yes, Liam is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Liam

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Popular Irish

Births Last Year: 22,164 →

All-Time Total: 337,540

Peak Year: 2024

Liam is a shortened form of the Irish name Uilliam, which is the Irish equivalent of William. It means "strong-willed warrior" or "resolute protector."

Notable Namesakes

Liam Neeson - Actor known for "Taken" and "Schindler's List."
Liam Hemsworth - Actor known for "The Hunger Games" series.
Liam Payne - Singer from One Direction.
Liam Gallagher - Musician from Oasis.
Liam Cunningham - Actor from "Game of Thrones."
Liam McIntyre - Actor from "Spartacus: War of the Damned."
Liam Aiken - Actor from "A Series of Unfortunate Events."
Liam Clancy - Irish folk singer.
Liam O'Brien - Voice actor in anime and video games.
Liam Miller - Professional soccer player.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Liam

Joshua Gabriel Noah Christopher Jason David Kevin Caleb

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Liam

Emma Isabella Olivia Brianna Kaylani Eva Sophia Joy

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Liam

Bill Billie Billy Billye Guillermo Will Willa William

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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