Gender: Male
Origin: English, Australian
Meaning: Strong and protective, Will, Desire and Helmet, Protection
Pronunciation: WIH-lee-uhn, /ˈwɪliən/, W IH L IY AH N
Popularity Rank: #3,053
Derived from the Old French name 'Willame', which is a variant of William. It means 'resolute protector' or 'helmet of will'.
The name Willian is of English, Australian origin and means Strong and protective, Will, Desire and Helmet, Protection. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Willian is commonly found in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and 65 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: WIH-lee-uhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈwɪliən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: W IH L IY AH N
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Willian is recorded 20,835 times globally, ranking it as the 3,053th most common name worldwide.
Willian is most prevalent in Brazil, with 8,283 occurrences, making it the 140th most popular name in the country.
In Brazil, the name Willian is found among 1 in every 98 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | #140 | 1 : 98 |
| Colombia | #426 | 1 : 226 |
| Peru | #519 | 1 : 417 |
| United States of America | #2,716 | 1 : 1,621 |
| Guatemala | #655 | 1 : 586 |
| Bolivia | #985 | 1 : 925 |
| Costa Rica | #797 | 1 : 487 |
| Mexico | #3,331 | 1 : 3,276 |
| Chile | #1,978 | 1 : 2,517 |
| Spain | #3,024 | 1 : 2,692 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Willian from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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