William
WIL-yum
Boy · German
Meaning: Resolute protector
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Guillermo
Boy · German · Long name
- Meaning
- Resolute protector, will, desire
- Pronunciation
- gee-YEHR-moh
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Common in Latin America (2023)
Spanish form of William, from Germanic 'wil' and 'helm'.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: German, Spanish, Portuguese
Commonly used in: Latin America, Spain, Portugal
Alternate spellings
WilliamGerman / English
English form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Guillermo del Toro
1964–present
Mexican filmmaker, Academy Award winner for 'The Shape of Water'.
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Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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