Liam Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity

by | Mar 17, 2023

Liam name meaning

The Liam name meaning is “helmet of will or protection” and it is a baby boy name that comes from Irish origins. It’s a short form of the British name William, which itself is derived from Old English and means “helmet of will” or “protection.”

Also, the baby name is associated with a “strong-willed warrior,” so hopefully your little one will grow up to be an example of bravery and resolve. Liam is a popular name in both Ireland and the United Kingdom, as evidenced by the success of Irish actor Liam Neeson and Payne member of One Direction.

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Similar Names Like Liam

Discover other baby names to add to your Favorites list by looking into options that have a sound that is similar to others you’ve found.

Lea

Lyam

Lia

Leia

Eliam

Leona

Adam

Naeem

Malcom

Leo

William

Elam

Loyal

Keon

Leeland

Lyon

Gian

Lowell

Leif

Kian

Parents Who Love the Name Liam Also Like:

Oliver

Lucas

Levi

Olivia

Hudson

Owen

Logan

Leo

Charlotte

Harper

Luca

James

Asher

Aiden

Finn

Grayson

Theodore

Henry

Everett

Avery

Jack

Amelia

Miles

Parker

Wyatt

Rowan

William

Quinn

Ethan

Sibling Name Ideas

Are you trying to find a sibling name for Liam? Great choices include the following:

Cunningham

Lachlan

Felim

Lorcan

Dowan

Rowan

Ashlyn

Glenn

Eamon

Brianna

Darcy

Nola

Dahey

Cahir

Lonn

Tara

Cody

Connor

Fiona

Macmahon

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