Wilem
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Desiring Protection; Will Helmet
Background: The name Wilem originates from the Germanic elements 'wil,' meaning 'desire' or 'will,' and 'helm,' meaning 'helmet' or 'protection.' This name evolved through Old High German as 'Wilhelm' and also has connections to its adoption in Old French, where it maintained similar meanings.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#4,640
Total births
5
Most popular decade
2000s
(15 births)
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Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
2005
Gender usage
100% male
0% female
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Male
- First year
- 2005
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #11,471
- Peak year
- 2005
- Peak year births
- 5
- Peak rank
- #11,471
- Most recent year
- 2005
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #11,471
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