Gender: Male
Pronunciation: W IH L Y AH M B AA R
William Barr began his art studies as a student at the Paisley School of Art and Design, where he earned art teachers and art masters certificates. He went on to the Glasgow School of Art (1895–98), South Kensington School of Art in London and Académie Julian in Paris (1904). He taught at the Paisley School of Art for ten years before moving to San Francisco, California, in 1915 to make a living as an artist painting the landscapes of California along with portraits and genre scenes. He painted mainly en plein air landscapes of California until his death on 25 February 1933.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 17, 2024
On the name William Barr, William means Resolute Protector, Will-helmet, Will Desire, Valley, Unwavering Protector, Protect. Barr means Gateway, Form of Barretta, A Cap, One who Sings Ballads, Point, Top, Another Name for God, Generous, Just, Pious.
The name William Barr is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
William is commonly found in United States of America, Colombia, United Kingdom, and 98 more countries.
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ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: W IH L Y AH M B AA R
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name William is recorded 256,518 times globally, ranking it as the 149th most common name worldwide.
William is most prevalent in United States of America, with 63,817 occurrences, making it the 43th most popular name in the country.
In Colombia, the name William is found among 1 in every 27 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #43 | 1 : 28 |
| Colombia | #46 | 1 : 27 |
| United Kingdom | #120 | 1 : 29 |
| France | #195 | 1 : 69 |
| Italy | #413 | 1 : 102 |
| South Africa | #95 | 1 : 204 |
| Peru | #121 | 1 : 98 |
| Brazil | #146 | 1 : 102 |
| Malaysia | #138 | 1 : 351 |
| Canada | #80 | 1 : 78 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name William from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
William Barr began his art studies as a student at the Paisley School of Art and Design, where he earned art teachers and art masters certificates. He went on to the Glasgow School of Art (1895–98), South Kensington School of Art in London and Académie Julian in Paris (1904). He taught at the Paisley School of Art for ten years before moving to San Francisco, California, in 1915 to make a living as an artist painting the landscapes of California along with portraits and genre scenes. He painted mainly en plein air landscapes of California until his death on 25 February 1933.
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