Vilius
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Vilius
The given name 'Vilius' is a Lithuanian diminutive of 'Vilhelmas', meaning "will-helmet" or "resolute protector," derived from the Germanic elements *wiljô* (will, desire) and *helmaz* (helmet, protection).
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Etymology
The given name 'Vilius' is a Lithuanian diminutive of 'Vilhelmas', meaning "will-helmet" or "resolute protector," derived from the Germanic elements *wiljô* (will, desire) and *helmaz* (helmet, protection). It is used primarily in Lithuanian culture, often within a secular or Christian context, and has no notable historical figures of widespread fame, though it reflects the common Baltic adoption of Germanic names.
Vilius currently ranks #3,987 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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