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
"watchman, alert"
Origin: Old German via Norman French
Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4382 for Wacey.
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Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Wacey at #4382 in the United States.
Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Wacey means "watchman, alert" (Old German via Norman French origin).
Liam is primarily a boy name. Wacey is primarily a boy name.