William Goulet

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

William Goulet — strong protector
3.7 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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William Goulet 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 Goulet: Surname Alfred Goulet (1875−1961), Canadian businessman and political figure Bertrand Goulet (born 1944), Member of the National Assembly of Quebec Brent Goulet (born 1964), American soccer player Catherine Goulet, Canadian author and publishing entrepreneur Danis Goulet (born 1977), Canadian Cree-Métis film director and screenwriter Denis Goulet (1931–2006), scholar of human development and development ethics Elzéar Goulet (1836−1870), Metis martyr Émilius Goulet (born 1933), Roman Catholic Archbishop of St. 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: Goulet

English

Surname Alfred Goulet (1875−1961), Canadian businessman and political figure Bertrand Goulet (born 1944), Member of the National Assembly of Quebec Brent Goulet (born 1964), American soccer player Catherine Goulet, Canadian author and publishing entrepreneur Danis Goulet (born 1977), Canadian Cree-Métis film director and screenwriter Denis Goulet (1931–2006), scholar of human development and development ethics Elzéar Goulet (1836−1870), Metis martyr Émilius Goulet (born 1933), Roman Catholic Archbishop of St.

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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 Goulet

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 Goulet:

6
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Goulet?
The surname Goulet originates from English. Surname Alfred Goulet (1875−1961), Canadian businessman and political figure Bertrand Goulet (born 1944), Member of the National Assembly of Quebec Brent Goulet (born 1964), American soccer player Catherine Goulet, Canadian author and publishing entrepreneur Danis Goulet (born 1977), Canadian Cree-Métis film director and screenwriter Denis Goulet (1931–2006), scholar of human development and development ethics Elzéar Goulet (1836−1870), Metis martyr Émilius Goulet (born 1933), Roman Catholic Archbishop of St.
What are the origins of the name William Goulet?
The name William Goulet combines two different traditions: the first name William has Germanic roots, while the surname Goulet originates from English.
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