Name meaning
Liam
means “resolute protector”
- Origin
- Irish, from Germanic
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Irish, English, American, Canadian, Dutch
- Spellings
- Liam · William · Uilliam · Willem
- Say it
- LEE-am
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Liam began as the Irish short form of Uilliam, William. William comes from the Germanic wil, will or desire, and helm, helmet or protection, so it is read as resolute protector. Liam has been one of the most popular boys' names in the world in the 21st century.
Roots
Short form of Irish Uilliam (William): Germanic wil (will) + helm (protection).
Where it is used
Top name in the US, Canada, Ireland and the Netherlands.
Liam name FAQ
What does the name Liam mean?
Liam means “resolute protector”. Short form of Irish Uilliam (William): Germanic wil (will) + helm (protection).
Where does the name Liam come from?
Liam is of Irish, from Germanic origin. Today it is used in Irish, English, American, Canadian, Dutch families.
How do you pronounce Liam?
Liam is usually pronounced LEE-am.
Is Liam a boy's or a girl's name?
Liam is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Liam?
Related spellings and forms include William, Uilliam, Willem.
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Sources
Name data: NWOF dossier, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.