Williams
WIL-yəmz
Popularity
#2542
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
6,110
Peak Year
#86 in 1950
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A patronymic name meaning 'son of William', derived from Germanic elements meaning 'desire' and 'helmet'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Robin Williams
American actor and comedian.
Tennessee Williams
American playwright.
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