Wilhelm Name Origin
/VIL-helm/-
German (Germanic) 70% -
Swedish (Nordic) 20%
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Dutch (Germanic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Wilhelm
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
The name Wilhelm is of Germanic origin, derived from Wilhelm, composed of the elements 'wil' meaning 'will, desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet, protection'. It has been a popular name across German-speaking countries and Scandinavia, especially in historical contexts.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Wilhelm each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).