Wil
wil
Popularity
#10818
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
1,089
Peak Year
#48 in 2005
First Recorded
1953
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Short form of William or Wilfred, meaning 'resolute protector' or 'desire, peace' and 'resolute'.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Want to explore Wil further?
Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Wil.
More Names to Explore
View allHenry
Germanic
Meaning
Henry means 'ruler of the home' or 'powerful ruler'. It is derived from the Germanic name Heinrich.
William
Germanic
Meaning
William is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'wil' meaning 'will, desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet, protection'. Thus, 'resolute protector'.
Charles
Germanic
Meaning
Charles is a Germanic name meaning 'free man.' It derives from the Germanic element 'karl,' which originally referred to a free man, not a serf or slave.