#102024 rank
1947peak year
4,049,003babies named William since 1880
▼ 22%5-year trend
William popularity over 145 years
🔥 Very popular now · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does William mean?
From the Germanic Willahelm, combining 'will, desire' with 'helmet, protection'. Carried by William the Conqueror and a long line of kings, a royal and presidential fixture.
OriginGermanic
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like William
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Famous Williams
- William Shakespeare, playwright
Spellings & variants
WilhelmLiamGuillaume
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