William

/WIL · yum/

Meaning

“Resolute protector”

Old German 'will-helm' means 'resolute-helmeted' or 'determined protector', carried by Norman conquerors, kings, and saints.

Nicknames

will · liam · bill · willy

Vibe

gentle

How it ages.

William has remained the top-5 masculine name across English-speaking countries for 400+ years; permanent cultural standard.

United Kingdom and United States maintain William in top-5-10 consistently; Canada and Australia follow; strongest-staying masculine name globally.