Manx boy name
Illiam Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Illiam means resolute protector. The Manx Gaelic form of William, from Germanic words meaning will and helmet
Illiam is the Manx Gaelic form of William, from Germanic roots meaning will and helmet, and it was a common name on the Isle of Man. The Manx spelling follows the island's own Gaelic orthography and sets it apart from the Irish Liam and the Scottish Uilleam. Manx Gaelic was declared extinct as a first language in the twentieth century but has been brought back through schools and community effort, and a number of Manx names have returned with it. Illiam is rare but a very clear marker of Manx identity.
Variants of Illiam
WilliamWillie
Illiam popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 1989 Illiam ranked #7,350 in the US (6 babies). It is too rare to appear in Irish rankings.
United States (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Illiam mean?
Illiam means "resolute protector". The Manx Gaelic form of William, from Germanic words meaning will and helmet.
How do you pronounce Illiam?
Illiam is pronounced IL-yam.
What is the origin of Illiam?
Illiam is of Manx origin. The Manx Gaelic form of William, from Germanic words meaning will and helmet.