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

Boy Rank

Girl Rank

#4239

Liam is a boy name of Celtic origin. The name means "Strong-willed warrior and protector" and 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

#117

1950

#401

1960

#784

1970

#1532

1980

#11919

1990

#45045

2000

#174225

2010

#104031

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 #10

Levi

Boy

Joined, attached, pledged

Hebrew #12

Logan

Boy

Little hollow, descendant of the warrior

Celtic #46

Lucas

Boy

Light-giving, luminous

Greek #9

Leo

Boy

Lion, brave and bold

Latin #24

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Quick Facts

Syllables: 1
Letters: 4
Starts with: L
Origin: Celtic

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