♂ Name Liam

Q: What does the name Liam mean?

Liam means 'resolute protector' (from Old High German 'willio' = desire/will + 'helm' = protection/helmet).

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What is the origin of the name Liam?

Liam is originally a short variant of the name Uilliam, an Irish form of the name William, which derived from the Germanic name Wilhelm. The name Liam became popular in the United Kingdom in the 1980s, and in the rest of Europe and the USA after that.

What does the name Liam mean?

Liam means “resolute protector” (from Old High German “willio” = desire/will + “helm” = protection/helmet).

Pronunciation of Liam

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Variants of the name Liam

Lyam

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Popularity of the name Liam

Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Liam is currently ranked #17 on the name leaderboard. It is one of the most popular baby names.

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Liam in the Top 50 Names

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🇦🇹 Austria	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
🇦🇺 Australia	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
🇧🇪 Belgium	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
🇧🇷 Brazil	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
🇨🇦 Canada	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
🇨🇭 Switzerland	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
🇩🇪 Germany	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
🇩🇰 Denmark	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
🇪🇸 Spain	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
🇫🇷 France	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
🇬🇧 Great Britain	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
🇮🇪 Ireland	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
🇳🇱 Netherlands	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
🇵🇹 Portugal	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
🇺🇸 United States	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-