Boy
Williams
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
About Williams
Strong, traditional, and endlessly versatile—Williams functions beautifully as a first name despite its surname origins. This choice demonstrates confidence in classic sensibility while offering unexpected contemporary edge. The name carries historical weight and familial significance without feeling dated or stodgy. Williams provides substance and formality balanced by approachability, working seamlessly in any context from boardrooms to baseball fields. The "s" ending adds distinctive character, differentiating it from the more common William while maintaining all its strength. It's a name that honors tradition while creating its own identity, perfect for parents wanting both roots and individuality.
Popularity of the Name Williams
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1880 | #599 |
| 1881 | #777 |
| 1882 | #834 |
| 1883 | #525 |
| 1884 | #610 |
| 1885 | #603 |
| 1886 | #538 |
| 1887 | #515 |
| 1888 | #753 |
| 1889 | #969 |
| 1890 | #666 |
| 1891 | #835 |
| 1892 | #524 |
| 1893 | #901 |
| 1894 | #628 |
| 1895 | #736 |
| 1896 | #823 |
| 1897 | #582 |
| 1898 | #660 |
| 1899 | #782 |
| 1900 | #677 |
| 1901 | #680 |
| 1902 | #738 |
| 1903 | #843 |
| 1904 | #611 |
| 1905 | #740 |
| 1906 | #751 |
| 1907 | #861 |
| 1908 | #630 |
| 1909 | #612 |
| 1910 | #820 |
| 1911 | #688 |
| 1912 | #799 |
| 1914 | #794 |
| 1915 | #854 |
| 1916 | #855 |
| 1917 | #996 |
| 1918 | #901 |
| 1920 | #784 |
| 1921 | #990 |
| 1922 | #975 |
| 1923 | #940 |
| 1924 | #858 |
| 1926 | #802 |
| 1927 | #810 |
| 1928 | #813 |
| 1929 | #877 |
| 1930 | #742 |
| 1931 | #868 |
| 1932 | #851 |
| 1933 | #994 |
| 1934 | #843 |
| 1935 | #777 |
| 1936 | #988 |
| 1937 | #816 |
| 1938 | #881 |
| 1939 | #886 |
| 1940 | #717 |
| 1941 | #937 |
| 1942 | #909 |
| 1943 | #954 |
| 1944 | #869 |
| 1945 | #942 |
| 1946 | #825 |
| 1947 | #904 |
| 1948 | #900 |
| 1949 | #863 |
| 1950 | #745 |
| 1951 | #941 |
| 1955 | #853 |
| 1956 | #984 |
| 1957 | #942 |
| 1958 | #999 |
| 1961 | #947 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Williams
Names Similar to Williams
Nicknames for Williams
- Will
- Willy
- Bill
- Billy
Famous People Named Williams
| William Shakespeare | Renowned playwright and poet |
| William Wallace | Scottish hero and leader of the Wars of Scottish Independence |
| William the Conqueror | First Norman King of England |
| William Wordsworth | English Romantic poet |
| William McKinley | 25th President of the United States |
| William Penn | Founder of the Pennsylvania colony in America |
| William Howard Taft | 27th President of the United States |
| William Henry Harrison | 9th President of the United States |
| William Tell | Legendary Swiss folk hero |
| William Blake | English poet, painter, and printmaker |
| William Herschel | Astronomer and discoverer of Uranus |
| William Boeing | Founder of The Boeing Company |
| William S. Burroughs | American novelist and beat generation writer |
| William Wyler | Academy Award-winning film director |
| William Faulkner | American author and Nobel laureate |
| William Carlos Williams | American poet and physician |
| William Moulton Marston | Creator of Wonder Woman |
| William James | American philosopher and psychologist |
| William Shatner | Canadian actor best known for Captain Kirk in Star Trek |
Characters Named Williams
| William "Will" Turner | Pirates of the Caribbean |
| William "Will" Byers | Stranger Things |
| William "Will" Herondale | The Infernal Devices series |
| William "Will" Riker | Star Trek - The Next Generation |
| William "Will" Hunting | Good Will Hunting |
| William "Billy" Cranston | Power Rangers |
| William "Will" Graham | Hannibal TV series |
| William "Will" Schuester | Glee |
| William "Bill" S. Preston, Esq. | Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure |
| William "Will" Truman | Will & Grace |
| William "Willie" Scott | Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom |
| William "Will" Parry | His Dark Materials series |
| William "Will" Stonem | Skins - UK |
| William "Billy" Hargrove | Stranger Things |
| William "Willie" Loomis | Dark Shadows |
| William "Will" Bowman | Colony TV series |
| William "Will" Gorski | Sense8 |
| William "Will" Simpson | Jessica Jones |
| William "Bill" Compton | True Blood |