What is the origin of the name Guillaume?

Guillaume is a name of French origin.

How popular is the name Guillaume?

Guillaume is currently ranked #11365 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Guillaume?

Guillaume is pronounced gee-OM.

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BoyFrench

Guillaume

gee-OM

Popularity

#11365

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

French

Total Births

341

Peak Year

#19 in 1997

First Recorded

1967

Style

Classic & Timeless, Royal & Regal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

The French form of William, Guillaume originates from the Germanic elements 'wil', meaning 'will' or 'desire', and 'helm', meaning 'helmet' or 'protection'.

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Gui Will Liam

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

Guillaume Apollinaire
French poet, writer, and art critic.

Nicknames

Gui Will Liam

Spelling Variations

William Willem Guillermo

Similar Names

Henry Theodore Frederick Charles

Personality Traits

StrongProtectiveResilientIntelligent

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