Wilmer
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Wilmer
The given name 'Wilmer' is derived from the Old Germanic word 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire', and 'mar' meaning 'famous' or 'renowned', making it a name that signifies a person of great reputation.
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Etymology
The given name 'Wilmer' is derived from the Old Germanic word 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire', and 'mar' meaning 'famous' or 'renowned', making it a name that signifies a person of great reputation. The name Wilmer has been used in various cultures, including English-speaking countries, and has historical connections to medieval European nobility, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands.
Wilmer currently ranks #1,742 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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