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Wilmar

♂ Boy

Pronounced WIL-mar /ˈwɪl.mɑːr/Medium

Meaning: From the Germanic Wilmar, 'will; desire' (wil) + 'famous' (mari), so 'resolute and famous'. Also used in Latin America as a name in the William family. Routes overlap.Low

In 30 seconds: A Germanic name meaning 'resolute and famous' (said 'WIL-mar'). Popular in Latin America, William-adjacent.
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Origin LowGermanic, Spanish
MeaningFrom the Germanic Wilmar, 'will; desire' (wil) + 'famous' (mari), so 'resolute and famous'. Also used in Latin America as a name in the William family. Routes overlap.
U.S. rank (2025)#10620 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 597

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191919122025

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

Wilmar is a Germanic name, 'will' + 'famous', 'resolute and famous'; in Latin America it is read alongside the William family. The exact route is blurred between the old Germanic name and Spanish William forms, which we note (said 'WIL-mar').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly among Latin American families. Rare, strong, and cross-cultural.

Did you know? Wilmar joins the Germanic roots wil ('will') and mari ('famous') — 'resolute and famous' — and is widely used in Latin America as a cousin of William (said 'WIL-mar').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Wilmar — Germanic 'resolute and famous'; William-adjacent in Latin America

Variations

WilmerWillmarVilmar

Nicknames

WilMar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wilmar mean?

Wilmar is a Germanic name meaning 'resolute and famous'; it is also read in the William family in Latin America.

How do you pronounce Wilmar?

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

Is Wilmar a boy or girl name?

Wilmar is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Wilmar?

Wilmar is a rare name in the U.S., used mainly by Latin American families.

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