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William

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Meaning

"Will Helmet; Resolute Protection"

Introduced to England by the Normans, it derives from Germanic elements for will and protective headgear.

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Popularity History of William

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#10Top 10

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William was nationally ranked in 2024.

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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

William Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for William.

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Baby Name Lists That Include William

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Famous Williams

  • W
    William Shakespeare
    English playwright and poet regarded as the greatest writer in the English language
  • P
    Prince William
    Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne
  • W
    William Faulkner
    American novelist and Nobel Prize laureate

Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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