Willian
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Willian
Willian is a variant spelling of William, derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (desire, will) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning "resolute protector" or "determined defender." The name is used across English-speaking, Germanic, and Romance-speaking cultures with Christian heritage, and gained particular prominence through medieval royalty, saints, and historical figures like William the Conqueror.
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Etymology
Willian is a variant spelling of William, derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (desire, will) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning "resolute protector" or "determined defender." The name is used across English-speaking, Germanic, and Romance-speaking cultures with Christian heritage, and gained particular prominence through medieval royalty, saints, and historical figures like William the Conqueror.
Willian currently ranks #5,033 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1929.
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