Liam
LEE-əm
Popularity
#4239
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
338,059
Peak Year
#22,198 in 2024
First Recorded
1947
Style
Classic & Timeless, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Liam is an Irish name, a short form of William, derived from the Germanic name Wilhelm, meaning 'resolute protector'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Liam Neeson
Irish actor.
Liam Hemsworth
Australian actor.
Personality Traits
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