What is the origin of the name Wilhelm?

Wilhelm is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Wilhelm?

Wilhelm is currently ranked #4300 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Wilhelm?

Wilhelm is pronounced VIL-helm.

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Wilhelm

VIL-helm

Popularity

#4300

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

1,801

Peak Year

#38 in 2014

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Wilhelm is a Germanic name meaning 'resolute protector'.

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Will Willi Helm

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

Wilhelm II
Last German Emperor and King of Prussia
Wilhelm Röntgen
German physicist, discovered X-rays

Nicknames

Will Willi Helm

Spelling Variations

William Guillaume Guillermo

Similar Names

Walter Henry Frederick Edward

Personality Traits

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