Liam - Name Meaning and Origin

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

Liam has 1 variant form: Lyam.

Baby names that sound like Liam are Lem and Lemmie.

Liam is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Liam. Click here to compare Liam with related baby names.