Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Will Helmet, Resolute Protector, Will, Son of William
Pronunciation: WIH-lee-uhmz, /ˈwɪljəmz/, W IH L Y AH M Z
Popularity Rank: #2,965
Derived from the medieval name Williame, which is an Old French form of the name William. It means 'resolute protector' or 'willful; helmet, protection'.
The name Williams is of English origin and means Will Helmet, Resolute Protector, Will, Son of William, Strong protector. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Williams is commonly found in Nigeria, Peru, Chile, and 88 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: WIH-lee-uhmz
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈwɪljəmz/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: W IH L Y AH M Z
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)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Williams is recorded 21,547 times globally, ranking it as the 2,965th most common name worldwide.
Williams is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 5,965 occurrences, making it the 201th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Williams is found among 1 in every 194 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #201 | 1 : 194 |
| Peru | #484 | 1 : 373 |
| Chile | #481 | 1 : 317 |
| United States of America | #1,965 | 1 : 1,036 |
| Mexico | #1,244 | 1 : 783 |
| Colombia | #1,638 | 1 : 1,296 |
| France | #2,148 | 1 : 1,608 |
| Bolivia | #574 | 1 : 443 |
| Italy | #2,704 | 1 : 1,819 |
| Cameroon | #519 | 1 : 748 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Williams from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 27, 2024 07:30 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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