Baby Name Profile
William
William: A timeless classic, now a fresh favorite.
#15 all-timeGermanic originMostly a boy's name (100%)biblicalliteraryvintage
What does William mean?
“resolute protector”
William is a name of Germanic origin.
William year by year
2026*
#20
2025
#16
2024
#24
2023
#16
2022
#14
2021
#13
2020
#21
2019
#3
*2026 is a partial year. Snapshot 2026-07-03.
Other spellings of William
Famous people named William
- William Shakespearerenowned playwright, poet, and actor
- William the Conquerorfirst Norman King of England
- William Clinton42nd President of the United States
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