Meaning

Its source is wil helm, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Determined protector."

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in English.

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Statistics for the name William (male)

• In USA in 2006, the boy name William was ranked as number 10 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2005, the boy name William was ranked as number 11 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2004, the boy name William was ranked as number 8 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2003, the boy name William was ranked as number 11 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2002, the boy name William was ranked as number 11 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1997, the boy name William was ranked as number 50 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1998, the boy name William was ranked as number 44 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1999, the boy name William was ranked as number 39 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2000, the boy name William was ranked as number 35 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2001, the boy name William was ranked as number 35 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2002, the boy name William was ranked as number 26 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2003, the boy name William was ranked as number 24 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2004, the boy name William was ranked as number 25 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2005, the boy name William was ranked as number 23 on the most popular name for newborn babies