William Chapman Name Origin
/WIL-yum CHAP-muhn/-
British (English) 60%
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American (Anglo-American) 30%
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Australian (Anglo-Australian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: William
- Last Name: Chapman
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The given name William is of Old Germanic origin, meaning 'resolute protector.' It became popular in English-speaking countries after the Norman Conquest. The surname Chapman is of Old English origin, meaning 'merchant' or 'trader.' The name is common in English-speaking countries, particularly the UK, the US, and Australia.
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).