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Liam

noble and dependable

Male Modern american / English-American / Contemporary U.S. / American / United States / Australian / Bri / Contemporary American 2 syllables 0 popularity 0 favorites
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Name
Liam
Origin
Modern american / English-American / Contemporary U.S. / American / United States / Australian / Bri / Contemporary American
Gender
Male
Meaning
noble and dependable
Detailed Meaning
Liam has held the top spot on American baby name lists for several years running. It feels warm, strong, and universally appealing, a name that fits naturally into any American household.

Liam has dominated American baby name lists and carries a warm, approachable energy. It is short, punchy, and easy to pair with almost any last name. Parents love it for its simplicity and its strong but gentle feel.
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Syllable Breakdown

1. li (prefix) 2. am (suffix)
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Liam Name Meaning and Style

Liam is a male name of Modern american / English-American / Contemporary U.S. / American / United States / Australian / Bri / Contemporary American origin, meaning noble and dependable.

It appears in the Aesthetic, American, Baby Boy name collections and has 2 syllables. Browse the related Modern american / English-American / Contemporary U.S. / American / United States / Australian / Bri / Contemporary American names below for alternatives with a similar background.

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