Liam
Irish boy's name meaning “resolute protector”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Irish
- Meaning
- resolute protector
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #1
- Born in 2023
- 20,886
Meaning & origin
Liam is an Irish short form of William, from the Germanic elements will ('will, desire') and helm ('helmet, protection') — 'resolute protection' or 'strong-willed guardian'.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Liam ranked #1 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 20,886 US boys were given the name Liam.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #1 in 2018
“Unranked” means Liam was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Variants
William, Uilliam
Liam: frequently asked questions
What does the name Liam mean?
Liam is a Irish name meaning "resolute protector". Liam is an Irish short form of William, from the Germanic elements will ('will, desire') and helm ('helmet, protection') — 'resolute protection' or 'strong-willed guardian'.
Where does the name Liam come from?
Liam is of Irish origin. Liam is an Irish short form of William, from the Germanic elements will ('will, desire') and helm ('helmet, protection') — 'resolute protection' or 'strong-willed guardian'.
Is Liam a boy or a girl name?
Liam is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Liam?
In 2023, 20,886 US boys were given the name Liam.
Is Liam a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Liam ranked #1 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.