♂ Name William

Baby name William
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William is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name William come from?

The name William derived from the name Wilhelm, which is of Old High German origin.

What does the name William mean?

William means “protector,” “resolute protector,” “will helmet,” or “willing to protect” (from Old High German “willio” = will/desire + “helm” = protection/helmet).

Pronunciation of William

Variants of the name William

Wiliam

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Popularity of the name William

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