Guillem
Catalan · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Guillem
Guillem means "resolute protector" or "determined warrior," derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection), making it the Catalan form of William.
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Etymology
Guillem means "resolute protector" or "determined warrior," derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection), making it the Catalan form of William. The name is primarily used in Catalonia and among Catalan-speaking populations, with historical prominence among Catalan nobility and clergy throughout the Middle Ages and beyond.
Guillem currently ranks #4,713 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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