Williams

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Williams is a name that originated from a patronymic surname meaning "son of William". William is derived from the Germanic elements "wil" meaning "will or desire" and "helm" meaning "protection or helmet." It is also sometimes associated with the Gaelic name "Uilliam" which means "resolute protector".
Popularity
According to data from the United States Social Security Administration, Williams was the 7th most popular name for baby boys born in the US in 2020. It is also a popular name in several other English-speaking countries, such as the UK and Canada.

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Williams Name meanings & History

Williams is a name that originated from a patronymic surname meaning "son of William". William is derived from the Germanic elements "wil" meaning "will or desire" and "helm" meaning "protection or helmet." It is also sometimes associated with the Gaelic name "Uilliam" which means "resolute protector". Transferred use of the surname Williams. Williams is a popular and versatile name that can be used for both formal and informal settings. It is often used as a first name, but can also be a surname or middle name.

Zodiac Sign of Williams: Willful Leo

Synonyms of Williams:

W: Willful,Wishful,Wild,Wonderful,Wonderment

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

L: Luscious,Liaison,Legal,Lazy,Lover,Lovely,Languid

A: Action,Argumentative,Ambitious,Angry,Aggressive,Assertive

M: Maternal,Mommy,Manipulative,Memorabilia,Memory,Mother,Mushy

S: Sex,Security,Status,Sensuality,Solidity,Success,Social Standing

Williams is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Informal name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the first or last name Williams include Williams Shakespeare, Serena Williams, Hank Williams, and Robin Williams.

2.) Williams (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) son of William.

Other Forms: Wilams, Wiliamson, Willaims, Williamson, Wuliams, Wyliams, Wyliamson, Wylliams, Wylliamson, Wyllyams, Wylyams