Willliam
A boys’ name of Old English origin, meaning resolute protector; a misspelling of William.
Babies a year
6
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
Willliam by the numbers
Willliam was given to 6 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 12 babies in 2006, making it a 2000s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Willliam. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Other names that mean a protector
Like Willliam, each of these has a protector in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
- Alexanderdefender of the people12,488 in the US (2017)
- Parkerkeeper of the park; park ranger5,833 in the US (2017)
- Alexisdefender, helper2,847 in the US (2017)
- Alexdefender, helper; short form of Alexander or Alexis2,766 in the US (2017)
- Xanderdefender of mankind; short form of Alexander2,403 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean strength
Like Willliam, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
- Ethanstrong, enduring12,398 in the US (2017)
- GabrielGod is my strength9,110 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
- Emersonson of Emery, brave power3,275 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Willliam
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