What origin is the name Williams?

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

Is Williams a popular name?

Williams 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 Williams?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Williams — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Williams

Q: Is Williams a rare name?

Yes. Williams 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 Williams

Williams

Boy

english

2 syllables

Williams is an english boy's name meaning "An English patronymic name meaning son of William. The root name signifies a resolute protector or one with a helmet of will.".

Williams is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English patronymic name meaning son of William. The root name signifies a resolute protector or one with a helmet of will.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English patronymic name meaning son of William. The root name signifies a resolute protector or one with a helmet of will.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Williams

Very rare in US records

What does Williams mean?

Williams is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English patronymic name meaning son of William. The root name signifies a resolute protector or one with a helmet of will.".

Is Williams a rare name?

Yes. Williams 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 Williams

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Williams

Williams means "An English patronymic name meaning son of William. The root name signifies a resolute protector or one with a helmet of will." — these names share that spirit.