Liam
Meaning
"strong-willed warrior"
Origin: Irish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1
- Total SSA Count
- 22,164
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Lee
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"strong-willed warrior"
Origin: Irish
"who is like God?"
Origin: Hebrew
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Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3616 for Mick.
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Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mick at #3616 in the United States.
Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Mick means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin).
Liam is primarily a boy name. Mick is primarily a boy name.