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Gullermo

Male

« The name Guillermo, of Spanish origin, means "will helmet" or "protection". »

#41058 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

The name Guillermo is of Spanish origin and means "will helmet" or "protection". It is derived from the Germanic elements "wil" meaning will and "helm" meaning helmet. The name was brought to Spain by the Visigoths, a Germanic tribe that invaded the Iberian Peninsula in the late fifth century. Over time, the name became popular among the Spanish nobility and was eventually adopted by other countries in Latin America. Today, Guillermo is still a common name in Spain and Latin American countries such as Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia. It is also used in some English-speaking countries as a variation of William.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Gullermo since 1880

Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
1985
5 births
in 1985
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years