Willem is a ♂ boy name.
Willem is a Dutch and Low German variant of the Old High German given name Wilhelm.
Willem means “protector,” “resolute protector,” “will helmet,” or “willing to protect” (from Old High German “willio” = will/desire + “helm” = protection/helmet).
Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Willem is currently ranked #3946 on the name leaderboard.
Curious about more trends? Find out which names are most popular in the USA, Canada, Australia, and worldwide.
Last updated: 2/20/2025
Find more beautiful first names!
Download our free baby name app and swipe a wonderful name together with your partner!