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Wiliam

♂ Boy

Pronounced WIL-yum /ˈwɪl.jəm/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of William — from Germanic wil, 'will; desire; resolve', plus helm, 'helmet; protection'; 'resolute protector'Low

In 30 seconds: Resolute protector; will + helmet: Wiliam spells William. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'WIL-yum').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA spelling of William — from Germanic wil, 'will; desire; resolve', plus helm, 'helmet; protection'; 'resolute protector'
U.S. rank (2025)#6783 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1982
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,256

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198218812025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Wiliam is a spelling of William — from Germanic wil, 'will; desire; resolve', plus helm, 'helmet; protection' — 'resolute protector'. A great royal name. A crisp, classic name (said 'WIL-yum'; nicknames Will, Liam).

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling. Rare in this spelling, a-resolute-protector at the root, and classic.

Did you know? William joins the Germanic wil, 'will; resolve', with helm, 'helmet; protection' — 'resolute protector' — Wiliam is a one-l spelling, crisp and classic (said 'WIL-yum').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — William — Germanic etymology

Variations

WilliamWilliamsWillem

Nicknames

WillLiam

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If you like Wiliam…

William— the standard spelling
Willem— the Dutch form
Liam— a short form of it
Wilhelm— the German form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wiliam mean?

Wiliam spells William — Germanic 'resolute protector' (will + helmet).

How do you pronounce Wiliam?

It's said WIL-yum /ˈwɪl.jəm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Wiliam a boy or girl name?

Wiliam is a boy's name.

How popular is Wiliam?

Wiliam is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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