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Willians

♂ Boy

Pronounced WIL-yunz /ˈwɪl.jənz/Medium

Meaning: Willians is a Latin-American (especially Brazilian) respelling of William/Williams, from Germanic 'resolute protection.' The -s spelling is a regional touch; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A Latin-American spin on William: Willians carries 'resolute protection' (said 'WIL-yunz'). Warm and heritage-flavored — routes uncertain.
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Origin LowPortuguese, Spanish
MeaningWillians is a Latin-American (especially Brazilian) respelling of William/Williams, from Germanic 'resolute protection.' The -s spelling is a regional touch; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#10820
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 7

History & Origin

Willians is a Latin-American respelling of William or Williams, from Germanic wil ('will') and helm ('protection'). Common in Brazil, the -s spelling is a regional flourish; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'WIL-yunz').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Latino families. Rare, heritage-flavored, and warm.

Did you know? Willians is a Brazilian and Latino respelling of William/Williams — 'resolute protection' — with a regional -s ending, a route we note as uncertain (said 'WIL-yunz').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Willians — Latin-American respelling of William/Williams

Variations

WilliamWilliamsWilians

Nicknames

Will

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Willians mean?

Willians is a Latin-American respelling of William/Williams, 'resolute protection'; routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Willians?

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

Is Willians a boy or girl name?

Willians is a boy's name.

How popular is Willians?

Willians is a rare name in the U.S.

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