At a Glance: Name: Wilhelm – Meaning: will/desire + protection (helmet) -- i.e., 'resolute protector' – Origin: Germanic (Old High German) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: VIL-helm
Wilhelm is a Germanic (Old High German) boy's name meaning “will/desire + protection (helmet) -- i.e., 'resolute protector'”. It appears in 4 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Wilhelm
Meaning: Will/desire + protection (helmet) -- i.e., 'resolute protector'.
Origin: Germanic (Old High German).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Wilhelm
Phonetic: VIL-helm IPA: /ˈvɪlhɛlm/
Popularity of Wilhelm
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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Similar Names
Vilhelm · Karl · Oscar · Leopold · William · Victor
