Williams
Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Williams
The given name 'Williams' is derived from the Old English words 'will' (meaning "desire" or "resolution") and 'helm' (meaning "helmet" or "protector"), making it a patronymic surname that originally signified "son of William." The name has been used in various cultures, including English-speaking countries, and has historical significance as a name of nobility, with William being a name of kings and saints in Christianity.
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Etymology
The given name 'Williams' is derived from the Old English words 'will' (meaning "desire" or "resolution") and 'helm' (meaning "helmet" or "protector"), making it a patronymic surname that originally signified "son of William." The name has been used in various cultures, including English-speaking countries, and has historical significance as a name of nobility, with William being a name of kings and saints in Christianity.
Williams currently ranks #3,086 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1950.
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