Resolute protector
Uilliam is the Irish Gaelic form of the name William. It is derived from the Germanic name Willahelm, combining the elements 'wil' (will or desire) and 'helm' (helmet or protection).
Less common today
Uilliam isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,586 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Archbishop of Tuam and translator of the New Testament into Irish