Williamson - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Williamson \wi-lliam-son, will(ia)-mson\ is a variant of William (Old German), and the meaning of Williamson is "will helmet, protection".

The baby name Williamson sounds like Williams. Another similar baby name is Willson.

Williamson is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#213 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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