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Williams

male

Meaning

"Son of William"

Primarily a surname and patronymic from William, occasionally used as a given name, especially in honorific or family-name patterns.

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Popularity History of Williams

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2542Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2542

Williams was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-129

lower than 2023

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

Williams Nicknames

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

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Baby Name Lists That Include Williams

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, Germanic
Syllables2
Length8 letters

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