At a Glance
- 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
WIL-yamIPA /ˈwɪljam/
Popularity of Wiliam
● Peak: #992 in 1881 · ● Latest: #6787 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1881–2024.
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