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Boy Name

Liam

"Strong-willed warrior and protector"

Ranked #1 for boys

About the Name Liam

Meaning

Strong-willed warrior and protector

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

L

Boy Rank

#1

Liam is a boy name of Celtic origin. The name means "Strong-willed warrior and protector" and is currently ranked #1 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with L or explore other Celtic names.

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Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
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1970
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1980
#360
1990
#75
2000
#2
2010
#1
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Liam

  • LN Liam Neeson
  • LH Liam Hemsworth
  • LG Liam Gallagher

Names Similar to Liam

William

Boy

Resolute protector, strong-willed warrior

Germanic #6

Levi

Boy

Joined, attached, pledged

Hebrew #12

Logan

Boy

Little hollow, descendant of the warrior

Celtic #19

Lucas

Boy

Light-giving, luminous

Greek #8

Leo

Boy

Lion, brave and bold

Latin #34
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Quick Facts

Syllables
1
Letters
4
Starts with
L
Origin
Celtic

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