Willem Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Willem Name at a Glance

Name	Willem
Meaning	Variant of William: Will-helmet. Famous Bearers: poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and William Wordsworth (1770-1850).
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Willem Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Willem means “Variant of William: Will-helmet. Famous Bearers: poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and William Wordsworth (1770-1850”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Willem Name Origin

Our database records Willem under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Willem a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Willem is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Willem

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