Willam
WIL-əm
Popularity
#14118
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
3,510
Peak Year
#76 in 1959
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Willam is a variant spelling of William, which is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'wil' meaning "will, desire" and 'helm' meaning "helmet, protection."
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Willam Belli
American drag queen, actor, and recording artist.
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