Willian
WIL-ee-ən
Popularity
#5859
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
4,072
Peak Year
#84 in 1929
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A variant spelling of William, derived from the Germanic name Wilhelm, meaning 'resolute protector' or 'will-helmet'.
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Willian Borges da Silva
Brazilian professional footballer
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