Will

Boy

Origin: Germanic · English

Meaning

“short form of William, Germanic wil 'will, desire' + helm 'helmet, protection'”

Source

Cultural Notes

Will is one of the oldest short forms of William and has been used as a standalone name for centuries.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1990s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Will

  • Will Smith
  • Prince William
  • Will Ferrell

Variants & Spellings

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