Lam
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Strong-willed warrior and protector
Origin: Irish — short form of Uilliam, itself from the Old Germanic Wilhelm
Popularity: Ranked #13120 in 2025 with 5 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Liam. Shares the meaning 'Strong-willed warrior and protector.'
Similar names: laim, lama, lamia, lamiah, lamya, lamyah, laxmi, leam
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Lam? About 1 in 665,700 babies born in 2025 were named Lam, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lam
What does the name Lam mean?
Lam means “Strong-willed warrior and protector” from Irish — short form of Uilliam, itself from the Old Germanic Wilhelm roots.
What is the origin of the name Lam?
Lam has Irish — short form of Uilliam, itself from the Old Germanic Wilhelm origin. The traditional meaning is “Strong-willed warrior and protector”.
How popular is Lam?
Lam ranked #12008 in 2025 — given to 5 babies that year.
When was Lam most popular?
Lam peaked in 1983 with 27 babies registered that year.
Is Lam a boy or girl name?
Lam is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 88% of Lams are boys and 12% are girls.
How long has Lam been recorded?
Lam appears in birth records across 47 years — from 1977 through 2025.