William

The meaning, origin and other details about William

Meanings & Origins of William

What does William mean?

  • Resolute protector in the Irish origin.
  • Resolute protector in the French origin.
  • Resolute protector in the English origin.
  • Valiant protector in the Anglo Saxon origin.
  • Resolute protector; will helmet, protection in the German origin.
  • Appeared in As You Like It in the Literary origin.

Name Details

How popular is William? Any other details?

  • There were 14516 US births last year.
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