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Liam Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Liam is a popular boy name in 63 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.

Name Overview

Liam is mostly used as a boy name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #1, with an average rank of 2.5 across 63 ranked entries.

Liam is associated with origins such as Irish and meanings such as resolute protector and strong-willed warrior.

Liam appears across 63 countries, especially in Africa, Asia, and Europe, including Canada, Guatemala, and Peru.

Common forms and related variants include William.

Pronunciation references include LEE-ahm, LEE-əm, LIAM, and IPA ˈliːəm.

Countries
63
Best rank
#1
Used as
boy
Main origins
Irish

Origins: Irish

Origin pages: Irish baby names

Common meanings: Originally a short form of 'Uilliam' (William), it means 'resolute protector.' It has become one of the most popular names globally for its strong sound.

Pronunciation samples: LEE-ahm, LEE-əm, LIAM | IPA: ˈliːəm, ˈliam

Variants and aliases: William

Regional Usage Summary

Liam appears most often in Africa, Asia, Europe, South America.

Popularity by Country

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