Gender: Male
Origin: French
Meaning: Resolute Protector, Will-helmet, Will, Desire
Pronunciation: ghee-ohm, /ɡiːˈɔːm/, G IH L AW M
Popularity Rank: #782
Derived from the Germanic name Wilhelm, which means 'will, desire' and 'helmet, protection'. Guillaume is the French form of William.
The name Guillaume is of French origin and means Resolute Protector, Will-helmet, Will, Desire, Helmet Protection, Similar to William, Strong-willed protector. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Guillaume is commonly found in France, Belgium, Canada, and 79 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ghee-ohm
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ɡiːˈɔːm/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G IH L AW M
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AW: Pronounce as in "cow" (K AW)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Guillaume is recorded 77,580 times globally, ranking it as the 782th most common name worldwide.
Guillaume is most prevalent in France, with 69,176 occurrences, making it the 18th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Guillaume is found among 1 in every 19 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #18 | 1 : 19 |
| Belgium | #161 | 1 : 91 |
| Canada | #453 | 1 : 281 |
| Switzerland | #295 | 1 : 222 |
| Cameroon | #453 | 1 : 621 |
| United States of America | #5,925 | 1 : 4,511 |
| United Kingdom | #2,820 | 1 : 1,951 |
| Netherlands | #2,271 | 1 : 1,476 |
| Italy | #7,106 | 1 : 6,875 |
| Mauritius | #658 | 1 : 775 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Guillaume from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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