What is the origin of the name Guillermo?

Guillermo is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Guillermo?

Guillermo is currently ranked #832 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Guillermo?

Guillermo is pronounced gee-YER-mo.

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Guillermo

gee-YER-mo

Popularity

#832

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

31,881

Peak Year

#693 in 1998

First Recorded

1885

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

The Spanish form of William, from Germanic elements meaning 'resolute protector'.

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Guille Memo

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Guillermo del Toro
Mexican film director and screenwriter

Nicknames

Guille Memo

Spelling Variations

William Guillaume

Similar Names

Mateo Ricardo Javier Alejandro

Personality Traits

StrongLoyalProtectiveIntelligent

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