Meaning: Strong-willed warrior and protector
Origin: Irish — short form of Uilliam, itself from the Old Germanic Wilhelm
Gender: Boy
Rank in Sweden: #8
Total births: 15,027
History: Liam exploded in Sweden in the 2010s-2020s, reaching #1. The Irish name conquered Scandinavia through Hollywood (Neeson, Hemsworth) and global pop culture. In Sweden, Liam feels both international and approachable — short, strong, and easy to pronounce in any language. Liam represents Sweden's position as one of the world's most globally connected countries.
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