Guillermo Chang

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Guillermo Chang — Spanish
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Guillermo Chang is a name that combines Spanish origins. The first name Guillermo is a masculine given name of Spanish origin. Guillermo (Spanish pronunciation: [ɡiˈʎeɾmo]) is the Spanish form of the male given name William. The name is also commonly shortened to Guille. Guillermo Amador (1974–), American musician Guillermo Amor (1967–), Spanish footballer Guillermo Arévalo (1952–), a Shipibo shaman and curandero (healer) of the Peruvian Amazon (Shipibo: Kestenbetsa) Guillermo Barros Schelotto (1973–), Argentine footballer Guillermo Bermejo (1975–), Peruvian politician Guillermo C. The surname Chang: Cháng () is the pinyin romanization of the Chinese surname 常 (Cháng). It was listed 80th among the Song-era Hundred Family Surnames. "Chang" is also the Wade-Giles romanization of two Chinese surnames written Zhang in pinyin: one extremely common and written 張 in Traditional Chinese and 张 in Simplified Chinese, and another quite rare and written as 章 in both systems. There is also a rare case of 鄭 in Hong Kong written as Chang as well. For full details on them, see the "Zhang" 章 and "Zheng" 鄭 article. In Macao, this is the spelling of the surname "Zeng" 曾. Guillermo is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 47K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Guillermo reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Guillermo

Spanish

Guillermo (Spanish pronunciation: [ɡiˈʎeɾmo]) is the Spanish form of the male given name William. The name is also commonly shortened to Guille. Guillermo Amador (1974–), American musician Guillermo Amor (1967–), Spanish footballer Guillermo Arévalo (1952–), a Shipibo shaman and curandero (healer) of the Peruvian Amazon (Shipibo: Kestenbetsa) Guillermo Barros Schelotto (1973–), Argentine footballer Guillermo Bermejo (1975–), Peruvian politician Guillermo C.

Surname: Chang

Vietnamese

Cháng () is the pinyin romanization of the Chinese surname 常 (Cháng). It was listed 80th among the Song-era Hundred Family Surnames. "Chang" is also the Wade-Giles romanization of two Chinese surnames written Zhang in pinyin: one extremely common and written 張 in Traditional Chinese and 张 in Simplified Chinese, and another quite rare and written as 章 in both systems. There is also a rare case of 鄭 in Hong Kong written as Chang as well. For full details on them, see the "Zhang" 章 and "Zheng" 鄭 article. In Macao, this is the spelling of the surname "Zeng" 曾.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Guillermo is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 53%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Guillermo by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Guillermo Chang

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Guillermo Chang:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Guillermo?
The first name Guillermo originates from Spanish. Guillermo (Spanish pronunciation: [ɡiˈʎeɾmo]) is the Spanish form of the male given name William. The name is also commonly shortened to Guille. Guillermo Amador (1974–), American musician Guillermo Amor (1967–), Spanish footballer Guillermo Arévalo (1952–), a Shipibo shaman and curandero (healer) of the Peruvian Amazon (Shipibo: Kestenbetsa) Guillermo Barros Schelotto (1973–), Argentine footballer Guillermo Bermejo (1975–), Peruvian politician Guillermo C.
When was Guillermo most popular?
The name Guillermo reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Chang?
The surname Chang originates from Vietnamese. Cháng () is the pinyin romanization of the Chinese surname 常 (Cháng). It was listed 80th among the Song-era Hundred Family Surnames. "Chang" is also the Wade-Giles romanization of two Chinese surnames written Zhang in pinyin: one extremely common and written 張 in Traditional Chinese and 张 in Simplified Chinese, and another quite rare and written as 章 in both systems. There is also a rare case of 鄭 in Hong Kong written as Chang as well. For full details on them, see the "Zhang" 章 and "Zheng" 鄭 article. In Macao, this is the spelling of the surname "Zeng" 曾.
What are the origins of the name Guillermo Chang?
The name Guillermo Chang combines two different traditions: the first name Guillermo has Spanish roots, while the surname Chang originates from Vietnamese.
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