William
WIL-yum
What it means
Resolute protector
Language
Old German
Culture
Germanic
Religion
Christian
Style era
timeless
Themes
royal · strength
Popularity over time
Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.
Nicknames & variants
Common nicknames
WillBillBillyLiam
Alternate spellings
WillemWilhelm
In other languages
Wilhelm (German)Guillaume (French)Guillermo (Spanish)Willem (Dutch)
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