Guillermo

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“resolute protector” — Spanish

#8322024 rank
1998peak year
30,216babies named Guillermo since 1880
▼ 7%5-year trend

Guillermo popularity over 145 years

💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 199818801920196020002024

What does Guillermo mean?

The Spanish form of William, from Germanic wil 'desire' and helm 'helmet, protection'. Director Guillermo del Toro keeps it prominent in film culture.

OriginSpanish
Syllables3
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage

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Spellings & variants

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