What origin is the name Guillaume?

Guillaume comes from french naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Guillaume a popular name?

Guillaume is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Guillaume?

Names from the same french tradition pair naturally with Guillaume — for example Charlotte, Isabelle, Josephine. You can browse more on our french names page.

Guillaume

Q: Is Guillaume a rare name?

Yes. Guillaume does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Guillaume

Guillaume

Boy

french

3 syllables

Guillaume is a french boy's name meaning "The classic French form of the name William. It signifies a strong-willed warrior and a resolute protector.".

The meaning of Guillaume is "The classic French form of the name William. It signifies a strong-willed warrior and a resolute protector." — a boy name of french origin. At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: french
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

The classic French form of the name William. It signifies a strong-willed warrior and a resolute protector.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Guillaume

Very rare in US records

What does Guillaume mean?

Guillaume is a boy name of french origin meaning "The classic French form of the name William. It signifies a strong-willed warrior and a resolute protector.".

Is Guillaume a rare name?

Yes. Guillaume does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Guillaume

Charlotte Isabelle Josephine Genevieve Eloise Juliette

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Guillaume means "The classic French form of the name William. It signifies a strong-willed warrior and a resolute protector." — these names share that spirit.