William Name Origin
/WIL-yuhm/-
British (Celtic) 50%
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American (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Canadian (Anglo-Saxon) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: William
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
William is of Old German origin, derived from 'Wilhelm' meaning 'will helmet' or 'desire protection'. It became popular in England after William the Conqueror in 1066 and spread across the English-speaking world.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name William each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).