William, of Germanic origin, means 'resolute protection'. It was brought to England by the Normans and has since been one of the most popular names in the English-speaking world. Williams are often referred to as Wills for short.
The name Williom experienced fluctuations in popularity between 1915 and 1949, with peaks in the mid-1920s and late 1930s, and a total of 174 births during this period.