Wilhelm: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A resolute name meaning will and helmet, determined protector.
- Origin
- German
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #3971
- Peak
- #833 in 1885
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Wilhelm Means
Wilhelm is a boy name of German origin. A resolute name meaning will and helmet, determined protector.
How Popular Wilhelm Is
Wilhelm currently ranks #3971 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #833 in 1885. It is rising.
Good to Know About Wilhelm
- At its most popular, Wilhelm reached #833 in the U.S. in 1885.
- Wilhelm has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Wilhelm is a name from the Germanic tradition.
Names Like Wilhelm
Other German names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Wilhelm
German names that pair well as a brother or sister to Wilhelm.
Questions About Wilhelm
What does Wilhelm mean?
Wilhelm is a boy name of German origin. A resolute name meaning will and helmet, determined protector.
How popular is Wilhelm?
Wilhelm currently ranks #3971 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #833 in 1885. It is rising.
Where does Wilhelm come from?
Wilhelm comes from German roots. At its most popular, Wilhelm reached #833 in the U.S. in 1885.
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