The boy's name Liam \liam\ is pronounced LEE-am. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "will helmet, protection". Irish Gaelic form of William. Actor Liam Neeson.

Liam has 1 variant form: Lyam.

Baby names that sound like Liam are Lem and Lemmie.

Liam is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women.

ORIGIN
Irish

Short form of William. Generally found in Ireland, but is currently a chart topper in Scotland and England. Irish actor Liam Neeson, is a namesake.

VARIATIONS
Willa Wilma Billie

ALTERNATIVES
Lyam

FAMOUS Liams
Liam James (actor) Liam Aiken (actor) Liam Lynch (musician) Liam Cunningham (Irish actor) Liam Howlett (British musician) Liam Gallagher (British musician)

More Baby Name Advice, Tips And Ideas:

Click below for lists of popular baby names from other years.

2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1991 | 1990 | 1980 - 1989 | 1970 - 1979 | 1960 - 1969 | 1950 - 1959 | 1940 - 1949 | 1930 - 1939 | 1920 - 1929 | 1910 - 1919 | 1900 - 1909 |