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Williamson

♂ Boy

Pronounced WIL-yum-sun /ˈwɪl.jəm.sən/High

Meaning: An English surname, 'son of William', where William means 'resolute protector; strong-willed guardian' (from Germanic 'wil', 'will', and 'helm', 'helmet, protection'). A surname turned given name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A stately surname name: Williamson means 'son of William' — 'resolute protector' (said 'WIL-yum-sun'). Classic and strong.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningAn English surname, 'son of William', where William means 'resolute protector; strong-willed guardian' (from Germanic 'wil', 'will', and 'helm', 'helmet, protection'). A surname turned given name.
U.S. rank (2023)#14076 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 87

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192419242023

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

Williamson is an English 'son of William' surname, William meaning 'resolute protector'. It reads stately and classic as a first name — rare in the U.S. (said 'WIL-yum-sun').

It appears only rarely as a first name in the U.S. Rare, stately, and surname-style.

Did you know? Williamson is an English surname, 'son of William' — William itself meaning 'resolute protector' from 'will' and 'helm' (protection); a stately, surname-style given name of quiet strength (said 'WIL-yum-sun').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Williamson — English 'son of William'; 'resolute protector'

Variations

WilliamsWilsonWillson

Nicknames

WillWillie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Williamson mean?

Williamson is an English surname, 'son of William' — William meaning 'resolute protector'.

How do you pronounce Williamson?

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

Is Williamson a boy or girl name?

Williamson is a boy's name.

How popular is Williamson?

Williamson is a rare name in the U.S.

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