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Liam

male

Meaning

"Resolute Protection"

Liam is an Irish short form of longer Gaelic-influenced names and is commonly interpreted as expressing steadfast protection.

Popularity History of Liam

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

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Liam was nationally ranked in 2024.

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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Liam Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Liam

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Famous Liams

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    Liam Neeson
    Northern Irish actor known for Schindler's List and the Taken series
  • L
    Liam Gallagher
    English musician and lead singer of Oasis

Quick Facts

OriginIrish
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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