Liam name meaning
234k
in the U.S.
since 1880
226
in the U.S.
in 2010
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Liam mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 people from Illinois, U.S. agree the name Liam is of Irish origin and means "Strong-Willed Warrior and protector".
- According to a user from New Zealand, the name Liam is of Irish origin and means "Strong-willed warrior,protector".
- A user from Canada says the name Liam is of Irish origin and means "Protector,brave and warrior".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Liam is of Irish origin and means "Protector warrior and sometimes helmet".
- According to a user from Hawaii, U.S., the name Liam is of Irish origin and means "Protector, warrior".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Liam means "Strong-willed warrior".
- According to 2 people from Spain and the United States, the name Liam is of Celtic / Irish origin and means "Determined protector".
- A user from Ireland says the name Liam is of Irish origin and means "Warrior and brave".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Liam is of Irish origin and means "Warrior/Helmet".
- 2 submissions from Australia and South Africa agree the name Liam means "Protector" and is of Irish origin.
- 2 submissions from Philippines and Kuwait agree the name Liam means "Handsome" and is of Arabic origin.
It originated as the short form of the name Uilliam, the Irish equivalent of William.
- A male given name from Irish, currently popular in Ireland, England, and Scotland.
Liam was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Faroese, Norwegian, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Liam
Notable Persons Named Liam
Liam Payne is a musician. He has been prominent since 2008. Liam was given the name Liam James Payne on August 29th, 1993 in Wolverhampton.
Liam Neeson is an actor. He was most active from 1976 to present. Liam was given the name Liam John Neeson on June 7th, 1952 in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Liam Hemsworth is an actor. He has been prominent since 2007. Liam was born on January 13th, 1990 in Melbourne, Australia.
Liam Gallagher is a rock music, britpop, and alternative rock musician. He was most prominent from 1991 to present. Liam was given the name William John Paul Gallagher on September 21st, 1972 in Burnage, Manchester, England.
Liam Cunningham is an actor, director, producer, and electrician. He was most active from 1992 to present. Liam was born on June 2nd, 1961 in East Wall.
Liam O'Brien is a voice actor, adr writer, director, dubbing (filmmaking), and adrwriter. He has had major accomplishments since 2001. Liam was given the name Liam Christopher O'Brien on May 28th, 1976 in Belleville, New Jersey.
- Liam McIntyreActor
- Liam HowlettMusician
- Liam AikenActor
- Liam Highfield
- Liam RidgewellSoccer Player
- Liam BridcuttSoccer Player
- Liam MooreSoccer Player
- Liam O'FlahertyWriter
- Liam BoyceSoccer Player
- Liam Kyle SullivanMusician
- Liam CooperSoccer Player
- Liam Broady
- Liam ClancyMusician
- Liam RoseniorSoccer Player
Notable Persons With the Last Name Liam
Notable Persons With the Last Name Liam
Sheena was born on May 7th, 1991 in Selangor.
Ethnicity Distribution
Ethnicity | Liam | U.S. | |
---|---|---|---|
█ | White | 35.84% | 64.26% |
█ | African American | 0.00% | 11.96% |
█ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 54.42% | 4.85% |
█ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
█ | Two or More Ethnicities | 3.98% | 1.76% |
█ | Hispanic or Latino | 5.31% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Liam
People with the last name Liam are most frequently White or Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander
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Fun Facts about the name Liam
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