Wilman
A boys’ name of Old English origin, meaning resolute protector; a form of william.
Babies a year
7
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
Wilman by the numbers
Wilman was given to 7 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 10 babies in 1920, making it a 1920s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Wilman. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Wilsonson of William, resolute protector402 in the US (2017)
- Wilmerresolute and famous; wilful desire and mær renown81 in the US (2017)
- Whitmanwhite man; fair-complexioned man33 in the US (2017)
- Wiltonsettlement by the willow tree18 in the US (2017)
- Willianresolute protector; a spelling variant of William16 in the US (2017)
- Wiliamresolute protector; a form of William3 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean a protector
Like Wilman, 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)
- Williamresolute protector14,922 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)
Other names that mean strength
Like Wilman, 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)
- Williamresolute protector14,922 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)
Names about as common as Wilman
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