What does the name William mean?

The name William means "Driven, protection".

What is the origin of the name William?

William is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 10,596 babies were named William in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, William is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 10,596 ↘

All-Time Total: 3,962,559

Peak Year: 1947

William is of Old High German origin, derived from the elements "wil" meaning "will, desire" and "helm" meaning "helmet, protection."

Boy names closely related to William

Riley James Jackson Charles Timothy Asher Thomas Kenneth

Girl names closely related to William

Sadie Eliza Addison Marley Rylee Autumn Harper Kennedy

Names with similar meaning to William

Bill Billie Billy Billye Guillermo Liam Will Willa

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