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Viljo

Quick answerThe given name 'Viljo' is derived from the Finnish language, meaning 'will' or 'resolution', and is composed of the elements 'vilj' (will) and the suffix '-o' which is a common diminutive form in Finnish.

Finnish · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#42
TrendNew ★
Peak year2022
Syllables2
OriginFinnish
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
Letters5
Numerology5 Chaldean 9
Global rank#42

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Viljo

The given name 'Viljo' is derived from the Finnish language, meaning 'will' or 'resolution', and is composed of the elements 'vilj' (will) and the suffix '-o' which is a common diminutive form in Finnish.

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Etymology

The given name 'Viljo' is derived from the Finnish language, meaning 'will' or 'resolution', and is composed of the elements 'vilj' (will) and the suffix '-o' which is a common diminutive form in Finnish. The name 'Viljo' is primarily used in Finnish culture, and it is not associated with any specific religion.

Viljo currently ranks #42 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.

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