William

Boy

Origin: Germanic · English

Meaning

“resolute protector”

Cultural Notes

William has been one of the most popular names in English-speaking countries for nearly a thousand years, since William the Conqueror's arrival in 1066.

Popularity

Rarity: common
Peak decade: 1900s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named William

  • William Shakespeare
  • Prince William
  • William Faulkner

Variants & Spellings

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