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Williamson

WIL-yum-son

Williamson is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “An English surname turned given name, meaning 'son of William'. William is of Germanic origin, meaning 'resolute protector'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1924.

Letters10
Syllables3
OriginEnglish

What Williamson Means

An English surname turned given name, meaning 'son of William'. William is of Germanic origin, meaning 'resolute protector'.

The Story of Williamson

This name, once a marker of lineage, now stands as a strong, reliable title for a boy destined to forge his own path.

Williamson began as an English surname meaning 'son of William'. Its adoption as a given name in the early 20th century retains the strength of its root, 'William', meaning 'resolute protector'.

For your son, this name suggests a grounded and dependable nature. You see him as someone who builds upon a strong foundation, a reliable presence who will leave his own mark on the world.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

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

Personality Traits

StrongProtectiveLoyalResponsible

Peak Year

#9 in 1924

Total Births

87

First Recorded

1924

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