William β Baby Name Meaning and Origin
William is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is composed of the elements 'wil', meaning "will" or "desire", and 'helm', meaning "helmet" or "protection". William signifies a resolute protector or a determined guardian.
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Meaning of William:
William is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is composed of the elements 'wil', meaning "will" or "desire", and 'helm', meaning "helmet" or "protection". William signifies a resolute protector or a determined guardian.
- Gender: Boy
- Origin: Germanic, English
- US popularity: In 2022, 11289 newborns in the United States were named William (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 1947 with 67147 babies.
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What does the name William mean?
William is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is composed of the elements 'wil', meaning "will" or "desire", and 'helm', meaning "helmet" or "protection". William signifies a resolute protector or a determined guardian.
What is the origin of the name William?
William is a boy's name of Germanic, English origin.
Is William a boy or girl name?
William is commonly used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name William?
In 2022, 11,289 newborns in the United States were named William, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 1947, with 67,147 babies given the name.
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