Names like William
If William is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Germanic classics to names with a similar sound. William has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Henry, Benjamin, Elijah and Abraham.
24 boy names like William
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- Henry#5This name means 'home ruler' or 'estate ruler'.Also Germanic
- Benjamin#11Benjamin means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south."Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Elijah#7It means 'My God is Yahweh' or 'The Lord is my God'.Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Abraham#209It means 'father of a multitude' or 'father of many nations'.Same “-am” ending3 syllables
- AlaricThis name means 'ruler of all' or 'powerful ruler.' It suggests someone who is a natural…Also Germanic3 syllables
- Milo#119The name Milo has uncertain origins, but it possibly means "soldier" or "merciful."Also Germanic
- Charlie#145It means 'free man' or simply 'man'.Also Germanic
- Charles#48The name Charles means 'free man' or simply 'man'.Also Germanic
- Lucas#10Lucas means "bringer of light".Similar popularity curve
- Mateo#8Mateo means "Gift of God."3 syllables
- Bruno#740This name means 'brown' or 'dark-haired'.Also Germanic
- Harvey#251Battle worthy; strong in battle.Also Germanic
- Liam#1Liam is a shortened form of the Irish name Uilliam, which means 'resolute protector' or…Same “-am” ending
- Alonzo#511This name means 'noble' or 'ready for battle'.Also Germanic3 syllables
- Abram#742Abram means "exalted father" or "father of many." It signifies a respected leader or…Same “-am” ending
- EmmetThis name means "universal" or "truth." It suggests someone who is complete or…Also Germanic
- Elias#13It means 'The Lord is my God.' This name carries a strong connection to faith and…3 syllables
- Graham#120From a Scottish and English surname meaning "gravelly homestead" or "grey home."Same “-am” ending
- Julian#25Julian means "youthful" or "belonging to Julius." It comes from the Roman family name…3 syllables
- NeymarLikely derived from elements meaning "new" and "famous."Also Germanic
- James#6James means 'supplanter,' which is someone who takes the place of another, often through…
- Levi#12Levi means "joined" or "attached".
- Beckham#168Beckham means "Beck's homestead" or "home by the stream".Same “-am” ending
- Conrad#417It means 'brave counsel' or 'bold advisor'.Also Germanic
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- What names are similar to William?
- Names with a similar style to William include Henry, Benjamin, Elijah, Abraham, Alaric and Milo.
- How are these names matched to William?
- Each name is compared with William on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. William has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Germanic names are like William?
- Henry, Alaric, Milo, Charlie and Charles share William's Germanic roots.