William
WIL-yum
Boy · German
Meaning: Resolute protector
Full profile Back to name search
Liam
Boy · Irish · Short name
- Meaning
- Strong-willed warrior, protector
- Pronunciation
- LEE-um
- Origin
- Irish
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
Irish short form of William, from Germanic 'wil' (will) and 'helm' (helmet).
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
ModernClassicStrong and bold
Languages in use: Irish, German
Commonly used in: United States, Ireland
Alternate spellings
LiamIrish
Same spelling; no common variant.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Liam Neeson
1952–present
Northern Irish actor known for roles in 'Schindler's List' and 'Taken'.
Reference
Similar names
Matched on shared origin, language, or verified meaning themes. Spelling similarity alone is not treated as a linguistic relationship.
Riley-James
RY-lee-JAYMZ
Boy · Irish
Meaning: Valiant and supplanter [Etymology of Girl Names at Baby Names Pedia](https://www.babynamespedia.com/etymology/f)
Full profileCasey
KAY-see
Gender-neutral · Irish
Meaning: Brave in battle, vigilant
Full profileRory
ROR-ee
Gender-neutral · Irish
Meaning: Red king, of the crimson ruler
Full profileCael
KAYL
Gender-neutral · Irish
Meaning: Slender, fair, mighty
Full profileDonovan
DON-uh-vun
Boy · Irish
Meaning: Strong fighter, dark warrior, brown chieftain
Full profileSources for this record
US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.
How Lucky Stork verifies name data →