William Guajardo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

William Guajardo — strong protector
3.7 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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William Guajardo 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 Guajardo: Andrés Guajardo (1930–2000), Spanish jurist, businessman and politician Anisa Guajardo (born 1991), Mexican-American football striker Carlos Alberto Guajardo Romero (1973–2010), Mexican journalist Daniela Guajardo (born 1990), Chilean road cyclist Fabiola Guajardo (born 1987), Mexican actress and model Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal (born 1957), Mexican economist and politician Juan Antonio Guajardo Anzaldúa (1958–2007), Mexican politician Jorge Guajardo, Mexican politician and diplomat Luis Guajardo (born 1973), Chilean football player Mary Telma Guajardo (born 1959), Mexican politician Rafael. 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: Guajardo

Spanish

Andrés Guajardo (1930–2000), Spanish jurist, businessman and politician Anisa Guajardo (born 1991), Mexican-American football striker Carlos Alberto Guajardo Romero (1973–2010), Mexican journalist Daniela Guajardo (born 1990), Chilean road cyclist Fabiola Guajardo (born 1987), Mexican actress and model Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal (born 1957), Mexican economist and politician Juan Antonio Guajardo Anzaldúa (1958–2007), Mexican politician Jorge Guajardo, Mexican politician and diplomat Luis Guajardo (born 1973), Chilean football player Mary Telma Guajardo (born 1959), Mexican politician Rafael.

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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 Guajardo

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 Guajardo:

3
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Guajardo?
The surname Guajardo originates from Spanish. Andrés Guajardo (1930–2000), Spanish jurist, businessman and politician Anisa Guajardo (born 1991), Mexican-American football striker Carlos Alberto Guajardo Romero (1973–2010), Mexican journalist Daniela Guajardo (born 1990), Chilean road cyclist Fabiola Guajardo (born 1987), Mexican actress and model Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal (born 1957), Mexican economist and politician Juan Antonio Guajardo Anzaldúa (1958–2007), Mexican politician Jorge Guajardo, Mexican politician and diplomat Luis Guajardo (born 1973), Chilean football player Mary Telma Guajardo (born 1959), Mexican politician Rafael.
What are the origins of the name William Guajardo?
The name William Guajardo combines two different traditions: the first name William has Germanic roots, while the surname Guajardo originates from Spanish.
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