William Bueno

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

William Bueno — strong protector
3.7 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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William Bueno is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name William is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066. The surname Bueno: Abraham Bueno de Mesquita, Dutch comedian Alberto Bueno, Spanish footballer Alex Bueno, Dominican musical artist Abraão José Bueno, Brazilian serial killer Amador Bueno, Brazilian colonist Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, American political scientist Carlos Bueno, Uruguayan footballer Caterina Bueno, Italian singer Daniel Mariano Bueno, Brazilian footballer Francisley Bueno, Cuban baseball player Galvão Bueno, Brazilian personality and commentator Gastón Bueno, Uruguayan footballer Gustavo Bueno, Spanish philosopher José Bueno y Monreal, Spanish cardinal José Luis Bueno, Mexican boxer Juan Bueno Torio. William is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 3.7 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name William reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: William

Meaning: strong protector

Germanic

From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066.

Surname: Bueno

Spanish

Abraham Bueno de Mesquita, Dutch comedian Alberto Bueno, Spanish footballer Alex Bueno, Dominican musical artist Abraão José Bueno, Brazilian serial killer Amador Bueno, Brazilian colonist Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, American political scientist Carlos Bueno, Uruguayan footballer Caterina Bueno, Italian singer Daniel Mariano Bueno, Brazilian footballer Francisley Bueno, Cuban baseball player Galvão Bueno, Brazilian personality and commentator Gastón Bueno, Uruguayan footballer Gustavo Bueno, Spanish philosopher José Bueno y Monreal, Spanish cardinal José Luis Bueno, Mexican boxer Juan Bueno Torio.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name William has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Will
  • Bill
  • Willy
  • Billy
  • Guillaume
  • Wilhelm
  • Guillermo

Notable People Named William Bueno

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 William Bueno:

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.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

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 William?
The first name William originates from Germanic. From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066.
When was William most popular?
The name William reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bueno?
The surname Bueno originates from Spanish. Abraham Bueno de Mesquita, Dutch comedian Alberto Bueno, Spanish footballer Alex Bueno, Dominican musical artist Abraão José Bueno, Brazilian serial killer Amador Bueno, Brazilian colonist Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, American political scientist Carlos Bueno, Uruguayan footballer Caterina Bueno, Italian singer Daniel Mariano Bueno, Brazilian footballer Francisley Bueno, Cuban baseball player Galvão Bueno, Brazilian personality and commentator Gastón Bueno, Uruguayan footballer Gustavo Bueno, Spanish philosopher José Bueno y Monreal, Spanish cardinal José Luis Bueno, Mexican boxer Juan Bueno Torio.
What are the origins of the name William Bueno?
The name William Bueno combines two different traditions: the first name William has Germanic roots, while the surname Bueno originates from Spanish.
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