William - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name William \wi(l)-liam\ is related to Billie, Willa and Wilmot.

The baby name William sounds like Willma and Wilma. Other similar baby names are Willda and Willie.

William is a popular female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name William. Click here to compare William with related baby names.