WILLIAM
Thinking of naming your baby William?
Here is everything you need to know....
Possible meaning or origins:
The name has German origins.
A strong and resolute protector. A classic name made popular again by Prince William.
How Popular is the Name William?
Name statistics based on the latest data available in the UK and US
In 2019, the name was used 2,667 times in England and Wales. This means around 1 in 114 baby boys were given the name during the year.
The name William was one of the top 50 boy names used during 2019.
Based on data from the past 10 years, the name William is always used as a boys name in England and Wales.
Feminine versions of the name William
Popular double-barrelled versions of the name William
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Famous Williams
Famous people and celebrities who share the same name:
Prince William (English)- royalty
Sir William Wallace (Scottish)
- ruler
Will.i.am (American)
- rapper/singer/songwriter
William Bayliss
- scientist
William Beckett
- singer
William Blake (English)
- poet
William Harvey
- scientist
William Herschel
- scientist
William Hurt
- actor
William Shakespeare (English)
- playwright
William Shatner (Canadian)
- actor
William Wordsworth (English)
- poet