William is a unisex name of English origins. It has 3
syllables, and has a numerological value of
7,
which implies that a person named William is 'spiritual, eccentric, and a bit of a loner'.
Meaning: 'Protector'.
Names that share the meaning 'protector' with William include: Aderes, Devona, Eddy, Edmund, Elden, Elmo, Gwilym, Ingeborg, Ramona, Sezja, Shamira, Tarak, Velma, Verena, Waite, Willa, Wilma, Wilmet, and Zareh.
Nicknames (add): 'Billy', 'Liam', 'Will'.
Names that share the nickname 'Will' with William include: Williams.
Historical Popularity Rankings
Yearly popularity rankings (as measured by births) for William in the United States.