William Keough

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

William Keough — strong protector
3.7 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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William Keough 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 Keough: Keough is a surname from Ireland. Notable with the name include: Donald Keough (1926–2015), American business manager Francis Patrick Keough (1890–1961), American religious leader Harry Keough (1927–2012), American soccer player Jake Keough (born 1987), American cyclist Jeana Keough (born 1955), American model and actress Joe Keough (1946–2019), American baseball right fielder Klancie Keough (born 1982), Australian musician Lavina Keough (born [?]), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player Luke Keough (born 1991), American cyclist Mark Keough (born 1953), American religious leade. 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: Keough

English

Keough is a surname from Ireland. Notable with the name include: Donald Keough (1926–2015), American business manager Francis Patrick Keough (1890–1961), American religious leader Harry Keough (1927–2012), American soccer player Jake Keough (born 1987), American cyclist Jeana Keough (born 1955), American model and actress Joe Keough (1946–2019), American baseball right fielder Klancie Keough (born 1982), Australian musician Lavina Keough (born [?]), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player Luke Keough (born 1991), American cyclist Mark Keough (born 1953), American religious leade.

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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 Keough

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 Keough:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

6
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Keough?
The surname Keough originates from English. Keough is a surname from Ireland. Notable with the name include: Donald Keough (1926–2015), American business manager Francis Patrick Keough (1890–1961), American religious leader Harry Keough (1927–2012), American soccer player Jake Keough (born 1987), American cyclist Jeana Keough (born 1955), American model and actress Joe Keough (1946–2019), American baseball right fielder Klancie Keough (born 1982), Australian musician Lavina Keough (born [?]), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player Luke Keough (born 1991), American cyclist Mark Keough (born 1953), American religious leade.
What are the origins of the name William Keough?
The name William Keough combines two different traditions: the first name William has Germanic roots, while the surname Keough originates from English.
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