William
WIL-yum
Boy · German
Meaning: Resolute protector
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Wilson
Boy · English · Medium name
- Meaning
- Son of William; resolute protector
- Pronunciation
- WIL-sun
- Origin
- English
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United Kingdom (2025)
English patronymic surname meaning son of William, from Germanic 'wil' (will) and 'helm' (helmet/protection).
Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025
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Languages in use: English, Germanic
Commonly used in: United Kingdom, United States
Alternate spellings
WillsonEnglish
Double-l variant.
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