Resolute protector
A rare spelling variant of the Germanic name William. It is composed of the elements 'wil' (will or desire) and 'helm' (helmet or protection), signifying a strong-willed guardian.
Less common today
Wiliam isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,477 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the video game series 'Fire Emblem' · Fire Emblem
A variant spelling used in historical Welsh records for William
