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Liam

“Resolute protector, strong-willed warrior”

1 syllable · 4 letters

About the name Liam

Liam took the US number-one spot in the mid-2010s by trimming William down to two brisk syllables. It reads Irish without feeling unfamiliar, which is much of the reason it travelled so far so fast.

Liam is a boy name of Irish (Gaelic) origin, pronounced LEE-um. On the NameRarity scale it scores 2 out of 100, which places it in the very popular band — a chart-topping name. Common on class registers and in headlines alike. Its strongest period was the 2010s.

Associated with
confidenteasygoingprotectivedirect

Name facts at a glance

Meaning
Resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
Origin
Irish (Gaelic)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
LEE-um
Syllables
1
Letters
4
US rank
#1
Peak era
2010s
Rarity
2 / 100
Per million
~8,320
Starts with
L
Numerology
8 · The Powerhouse

How popular is Liam?

Popularity98/100
Rarity2/100

Liam sits at approximately #1 in recent US rankings. Roughly 8,320 people per million carry it — about 1 in 120. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 8.

Famous people named Liam

  • Liam Neeson
    Northern Irish actor
  • Liam Gallagher
    English singer, frontman of Oasis

Spellings and variants of Liam

WilliamUilliamLliam

Names similar to Liam

Very Popular

William

WIL-yum

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Old German6% rare
Uncommon

Brian

BRY-un

Noble, high

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Very Rare

Eamon

AY-mon

Wealthy protector

Irish (Gaelic)83% rare
Rare

Niamh

NEEV

Radiance, brightness

Irish (Gaelic)72% rare
Popular

Oscar

OS-ker

Deer friend, champion warrior

Irish (Gaelic)30% rare
Rare

Ronan

ROH-nun

Little seal

Irish (Gaelic)58% rare
Very Popular

Aiden

AY-den

Little fire

Irish (Gaelic)12% rare
Rare

Cormac

KOR-mak

Charioteer

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Liam — frequently asked questions

What does the name Liam mean?

Liam means "Resolute protector, strong-willed warrior". It is a name of Irish (Gaelic) origin, most often given to a boy.

How do you pronounce Liam?

Liam is pronounced LEE-um, with 1 syllable.

How rare is the name Liam?

Liam scores 2 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very popular. Roughly 1 in every 120 people carry it — about 8,320 per million.

What is the numerology number for Liam?

Liam carries the expression number 8, known as The Powerhouse. Its soul urge number is 1 and its personality number is 7.

What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Liam?

The lucky number for Liam is 8 (with 17, 26, 35 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Midnight Navy. The traditional lucky day is Saturday and the associated gemstone is Onyx.

Is Liam a popular name?

Liam currently sits around rank #1 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2010s.