Countries
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William Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
William is a popular boy name in 7 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.
Name Overview
William is mostly used as a boy name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #1, with an average rank of 4 across 7 ranked entries.
William is associated with origins such as Germanic and meanings such as resolute protector.
William appears across 7 countries, especially in Europe, North America, and Oceania, including Denmark, Sweden, and Canada.
Common forms and related variants include Liam.
Pronunciation references include WIL-liam, WIL-yəm, IPA ˈwɪl.jəm, and IPA ˈwɪljəm.
Best rank
#1
Used as
boy
Main origins
Germanic
Origins: Germanic
Common meanings: A Germanic name meaning 'resolute protector.' It is one of the most popular and influential names in English history.
Pronunciation samples: WIL-liam, WIL-yəm | IPA: ˈwɪl.jəm, ˈwɪljəm
Variants and aliases: Liam
Regional Usage Summary
Europe
North America
Oceania