Wiliam: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Wiliam – Meaning: resolute protector (as William) – Origin: Welsh (form of William, Germanic) – Pronunciation: WIL-yam


Wiliam is a Welsh (form of William, Germanic) name used mostly for boys meaning “resolute protector (as William)”.

Meaning & Origin of Wiliam

Meaning: Resolute protector (as William).

Origin: Welsh (form of William, Germanic).

How to Pronounce Wiliam

Phonetic: WIL-yam   IPA: /ˈwɪljam/

Popularity of Wiliam

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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