Willison
Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Willison
Willison is a patronymic surname meaning "son of William," derived from the Germanic name William (composed of "wil" meaning will/desire and "helm" meaning helmet/protection).
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Etymology
Willison is a patronymic surname meaning "son of William," derived from the Germanic name William (composed of "wil" meaning will/desire and "helm" meaning helmet/protection). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has Scottish and Northern English origins, with historical usage concentrated in the British Isles from the medieval period onward.
Willison currently ranks #7,273 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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