Names Inspired by Liam

Liam emerged around the 1970s. It has ranked in the top 100 since 2006 and the top 10 since 2012. For the fifth year in a row, Liam has been the most popular boys' name. 

Liam is Irish in origin, giving the name its Celtic style. It is also short and sweet. Liam can be used as an honor name for a William as well. Perhaps Liam feels much fresher and more laid-back than the longer classic. That only increases the name's appeal. 

This list will appeal to parents who find Liam too popular, are looking for sibling names, or to those who simply love the name Liam. None of the names below rank in the current top 100. 

Here are some uncommon names inspired by Liam:

Benno

Benno works as a fresh and casual twist on Benjamin as well as a short-form. 

Bram 

Bram is as short and laid-back as Liam. Plus, it can be used to honor an Abraham.

Callum 

Callum is Celtic and laid-back in style, like Liam. While it's Scottish, it's being used in Ireland. 

Cian

Irish Cian nearly matches Liam in sound, but it's not similar enough to be misheard as the latter. 

Colm

This casual Irish name ends in "m" and can honor a Malcolm. 

Eamon 

Eamon is another short and sweet Irish name that feels somewhat relaxed. 

Edom

Edom is a short and sweet name that ends in "m". 

Ewan

Ewan is the Scottish form of Eugene that is short, sweet, and slightly casual. 

Flynn 

Flynn is a five-letter Irish name with the same casual style as Liam.

Griffin

This Welsh surname-name feels fresh and slightly casual. 

Hamish

Hamish is a Scottish form of James that feels fresher and more casual.

Jago

Jago is a fresh twist on classic Jacob that feels more adventurous and casual. 

Lennon

Parents looking for an Irish "l" name with a little international twist should consider Lennon. Even though its more popular for girls, Lennon can still be used to honor a hero, the late singer John Lennon. 

Link

Link is a fresh four-letter name with Liam's cool and casual vibe. 

Lorcan

Lorcan is an Irish two-syllable name that has always been rare common among English-speakers. 

Lyle

Lyle is a casual, short, and sweet four-letter name starting with "l", like Link. 

Maxen

Maxen is a fresh take on classic Maximilian and Max. 

Niall

Niall is the original Irish form of classic Neil. Niall Horan and Liam Payne were members of the band One Direction, making them go hand-in-hand. 

Nico

Nico is a casual and compact name related to classic Nicholas. 

Remy 

Short and sweet Remy shares Liam's status as a streamlined name since it can be short for Jeremy. 

Ronan

Ronan is a modern Irish name that is more common today than ever before. 

Seamus

Seamus is a fresh Irish form of James. Like Hamish, it can be used as a more casual honor name. 

Which of these names do you like best as a substitute for Liam? Which names would you add to this list?