Williams
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US Popularity:5126
Origin:German
Meaning:Helmet of protection; Resolute protector
Don't be fooled by Williams' surname vibes! This moniker is making serious waves as a first name alongside Lincoln, Hudson, and Hunter. Williams is a masculine name meaning "helmet of protection" or "resolute protector" in Old German. Like a comforting blanket, it'll keep baby safe and sound wherever life takes them. For short, you can call them Wills, Willie, or—when they're naughty—Wiley.
Famous People Named Williams
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Hank WilliamsMusician, Singer
- John WilliamsComposer
- Robin WilliamsActor, Comedian
- Serena WilliamsTennis Player
- Ted WilliamsBaseball Player
- Tennessee WilliamsPlaywright
- Venus WilliamsTennis Player
Williams Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Williams is currently #5126 in U.S. births
Boy:Williams is currently #1601 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#5126
in 2023
+ 1392
from 2022
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