| Meaning | resolute protector, determined |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Will |
Choosing a name for your baby boy is an exciting and meaningful task, and the name "Will" offers a wonderful option. With English origins, Will is a short and powerful name with a rich history. Derived from "Wilhelm," it combines the attributes of "will" or "desire" with the concept of "protection" denoted by "helm." This amalgamation gives your child a name that embodies determination and the aspiration for guidance.
Will has been a popular name for centuries, often serving as a shortened version of the timeless classic "William." It carries a sense of strength and self-assurance that will undoubtedly make your little one stand out. Moreover, its versatility opens the door to various nicknames like Willy, Bill, or Wil, allowing your child to choose the one that resonates most with his personality.
This name has been embraced by numerous influential figures in the entertainment, sports, and artistic realms, such as the charismatic actor Will Smith, the talented musician Will.I.Am, and the skilled rugby player Will Greenwood.
For fans of fiction, Will has appeared in various iconic characters, from the daring and heroic Will Turner in "Pirates of the Caribbean" to the clever and mysterious Will Graham in "Hannibal."
As you bestow the name Will upon your precious son, you gift him not only with a name but also with a legacy of strong willpower and determination. It is a name that holds timeless appeal and will accompany your little boy throughout his life journey, making it a choice you can cherish forever.
| Willy |
| Bill |
| Billy |
| W |
| Will Smith | American actor |
| Will Ferrell | American comedian and actor |
| Will.I.Am | American musician and member of The Black Eyed Peas |
| Will Arnett | Canadian actor |
| Will Young | British singer |
| Will Poulter | British actor |
| Will Forte | American comedian and actor |
| Will Champion | British musician, Coldplay's drummer |
| Will Greenwood | English rugby player |
| Will Middlebrooks | American baseball player |
| Will Claye | American triple jumper and long jumper |
| Will Tudor | English actor |
| Will Sasso | Canadian comedian and actor |
| Will Oldham | American musician and actor |
| Will Power | Australian racing driver |
| Will Estes | American actor |
| Will Friedle | American actor |
| Will Kemp | British actor and dancer |
| Will Lyman | American voice actor |
| Will Swenson | American actor |
| Will Turner | Pirates of the Caribbean |
| Will Graham | Hannibal |
| Will Truman | Will & Grace |
| Will Schuester | Glee |
| Will Hunting | Good Will Hunting |
| Will Smith | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air |
| Will Herondale | The Infernal Devices series |
| Will Parry | His Dark Materials series |
| Will Riker | Star Trek - The Next Generation |
| Will Byers | Stranger Things |
| Will Gorski | Sense8 |
| Will Bailey | The West Wing |
| Will Lexington | Nashville |
| Will Gardner | The Good Wife |
| Will McAvoy | The Newsroom |
| Will Drake | American Horror Story - Hotel |
| Will Robinson | Danger, Will Robinson! - - Lost in Space - classic version |
| Will Vandom | W.I.T.C.H |
| Will Stanton | The Dark is Rising series |