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Willliam

♂ Boy

Pronounced WIL-yum /ˈwɪl.jəm/Medium

Meaning: This is William misspelled with an extra L (Willl-) — a recorded typo, not a distinct name. William itself is Germanic, from wil ('will; resolve') and helm ('helmet; protection'), 'resolute protector.' We state the error plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: This is William misspelled with an extra L — a recorded typo (said 'WIL-yum'). William means 'resolute protector.'
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Origin MediumEnglish, Germanic
MeaningThis is William misspelled with an extra L (Willl-) — a recorded typo, not a distinct name. William itself is Germanic, from wil ('will; resolve') and helm ('helmet; protection'), 'resolute protector.' We state the error plainly.
U.S. rank (2021)#12061 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 266

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619222021

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

Willliam is an error-form of William, carrying an extra L; it is a recorded typo, not a distinct name, which we state plainly. William proper is Germanic, from wil ('resolve') and helm ('protection'), 'resolute protector' (said 'WIL-yum').

It appears only as a rare misspelling in records. Rare, an error-form of a classic.

Did you know? Willliam is William written with an extra L — a recorded misspelling rather than a separate name. William itself is Germanic for 'resolute protector' (will + helm). We state that plainly (said 'WIL-yum').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Willliam — misspelling of William (extra L); William = Germanic 'resolute protector'

Variations

WilliamWilliamsWillem

Nicknames

WillLiam

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Liam— a short form of William
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Willliam mean?

Willliam is William misspelled with an extra L — a recorded typo, not a distinct name. William means 'resolute protector,' which we note.

How do you pronounce Willliam?

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

Is Willliam a boy or girl name?

Here Willliam is recorded for a boy; it is an error-form of William, a boy's name.

How popular is Willliam?

Willliam is extremely rare and appears as a misspelling of the common name William.

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