Liam at a glance
- Meaning
- “will helmet”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Germanic
- Pronunciation
- LEE-um
- Other forms
- William, Uilliam
Where the name Liam comes from
Liam is the Irish short form of Uilliam, the Irish version of William. It spread from Ireland to other English-speaking countries in the late 20th century. It has been the most popular boys’ name in the US for several years in a row.
Famous people named Liam
- Liam Neeson (actor)