William Gasper

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

William Gasper — strong protector
3.7 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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William Gasper 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 Gasper: Gašper Okorn (born 1973), Slovenian basketball coach Gašper Potočnik (born 1980), Slovenian basketball coach Gašper Vidmar (born 1987), Slovenian basketball player Gašper Katrašnik (born 1995), Slovenian cyclist Gašper Švab (born 1986), Slovenian cyclist Gašper Černe (born 2004), Slovenian footballer Gašper Koritnik (born 2001), Slovenian footballer Anna Gasper (born 1997), German footballer Gašper Kopitar (born 1992), Slovenian ice hockey player Gašper Krošelj (born 1987), Slovenian ice hockey player Gašper Berlot (born 1990), Slovenian Nordic combined skier Gašper Markič (born 1986), Sloveni. 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: Gasper

English

Gašper Okorn (born 1973), Slovenian basketball coach Gašper Potočnik (born 1980), Slovenian basketball coach Gašper Vidmar (born 1987), Slovenian basketball player Gašper Katrašnik (born 1995), Slovenian cyclist Gašper Švab (born 1986), Slovenian cyclist Gašper Černe (born 2004), Slovenian footballer Gašper Koritnik (born 2001), Slovenian footballer Anna Gasper (born 1997), German footballer Gašper Kopitar (born 1992), Slovenian ice hockey player Gašper Krošelj (born 1987), Slovenian ice hockey player Gašper Berlot (born 1990), Slovenian Nordic combined skier Gašper Markič (born 1986), Sloveni.

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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 Gasper

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 Gasper:

1
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Gasper?
The surname Gasper originates from English. Gašper Okorn (born 1973), Slovenian basketball coach Gašper Potočnik (born 1980), Slovenian basketball coach Gašper Vidmar (born 1987), Slovenian basketball player Gašper Katrašnik (born 1995), Slovenian cyclist Gašper Švab (born 1986), Slovenian cyclist Gašper Černe (born 2004), Slovenian footballer Gašper Koritnik (born 2001), Slovenian footballer Anna Gasper (born 1997), German footballer Gašper Kopitar (born 1992), Slovenian ice hockey player Gašper Krošelj (born 1987), Slovenian ice hockey player Gašper Berlot (born 1990), Slovenian Nordic combined skier Gašper Markič (born 1986), Sloveni.
What are the origins of the name William Gasper?
The name William Gasper combines two different traditions: the first name William has Germanic roots, while the surname Gasper originates from English.
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