Guillaume

Guillaume is a name that means 'the strong-willed protector'. It is the French variant of Wilhelm, an Old High German name composed of the elements willio (will, determination) and helm (helmet, protection).

What does the name Guillaume mean?

The name Guillaume carries the meaning 'the strong-willed protector'. It is the French form of the name Wilhelm, which has an Old German origin. This is composed of the Old High German words willio (will, determination) and helm (helmet, protection). Among the well-known personalities who bear this name is the French poet Guillaume Apollinaire (1880-1918). A less common spelling is Guilleaume. Other variants of Wilhelm include the Spanish form Guillermo, the Portuguese form Guilherme, and the Catalan form Guillem.

Where does the name Guillaume come from?

The name Guillaume has its roots in Old High German and means 'the strong-willed protector'.

How do you pronounce Guillaume?

The pronunciation of Guillaume is soft and flowing, typically two to three syllables. In German, it is often pronounced as 'Gi-om' or 'Gui-jom' [ɡiˈjoːm]. This pronunciation creates a gentle, slightly nasal sound movement, with the '-me' at the end being softened, resulting in an elegant and nuanced sound that is typically French.

When is the name day of Guillaume?

Guillaume, as a variant of Wilhelm, is celebrated on several name days: January 1, January 10, February 10, March 28, May 28, June 8, June 25, June 27, June 30, and July 5.

Popularity

In Germany, Guillaume is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 1986, when it ranked 280th. In the last ten years, Guillaume has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,630th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,913th.

Nicknames & pet names

Gino / Gui / Guigui / Guizmo

Similar first names

Famous people

• Guillaume Boivin (cyclist from Canada)
• Guillaume Canet (French actor)
• Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo (artist from Belgium)
• Guillaume Costeley (American composer)
• Guillaume de Harsigny (French physicist)
• Guillaume Des Autels (French poet)
• Guillaume Deschamps (French footballer)
• Guillaume Dupuytren (French physician)
• Guillaume Dutoit (diver from Canada)
• Guillaume Emmanuel de Saint-Priest (French general in Russian service)
• Guillaume Fichet (French theologian)
• Guillaume Fouace (French painter)
• Guillaume Gille (French handball player)
• Guillaume Gillet (French architect)
• Guillaume Gomez (racing driver from France)
• Guillaume Gueroult (writer from France)
• Guillaume Hyacinthe Bougeant (French historian)
• Guillaume Lekeu (Belgian composer)
• Guillaume Lo-A-Njoe (Dutch artist)
• Guillaume Musso (writer from France)