William Menjivar

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

William Menjivar — strong protector
3.7 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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William Menjivar 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 Menjivar: Alejandra Menjívar (b. 1985), Salvadoran LGBTQ activist Carlos Menjívar (b. 1981), Salvadoran former footballer Cecilia Menjívar (b. 1959), Salvadoran-American sociologist Edrick Menjívar (b. 1993), Salvadoran footballer Evelio Menjivar-Ayala (b. 1970), Salvadoran-born Auxiliary Bishop of Washington Frank Menjívar (b. 1992), Salvadoran parliamentarian Ivan Menjivar (b. 1982), Salvadoran-Canadian mixed martial artist Leonardo Menjívar (b. 2001), Salvadoran footballer Marlon Menjívar (b. 1965), Salvadoran former footballer Richard Menjívar (b. 1990), Salvadoran footballer Violeta Menjívar (b. 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: Menjivar

Spanish

Alejandra Menjívar (b. 1985), Salvadoran LGBTQ activist Carlos Menjívar (b. 1981), Salvadoran former footballer Cecilia Menjívar (b. 1959), Salvadoran-American sociologist Edrick Menjívar (b. 1993), Salvadoran footballer Evelio Menjivar-Ayala (b. 1970), Salvadoran-born Auxiliary Bishop of Washington Frank Menjívar (b. 1992), Salvadoran parliamentarian Ivan Menjivar (b. 1982), Salvadoran-Canadian mixed martial artist Leonardo Menjívar (b. 2001), Salvadoran footballer Marlon Menjívar (b. 1965), Salvadoran former footballer Richard Menjívar (b. 1990), Salvadoran footballer Violeta Menjívar (b.

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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 Menjivar

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 Menjivar:

9
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

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

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 Menjivar?
The surname Menjivar originates from Spanish. Alejandra Menjívar (b. 1985), Salvadoran LGBTQ activist Carlos Menjívar (b. 1981), Salvadoran former footballer Cecilia Menjívar (b. 1959), Salvadoran-American sociologist Edrick Menjívar (b. 1993), Salvadoran footballer Evelio Menjivar-Ayala (b. 1970), Salvadoran-born Auxiliary Bishop of Washington Frank Menjívar (b. 1992), Salvadoran parliamentarian Ivan Menjivar (b. 1982), Salvadoran-Canadian mixed martial artist Leonardo Menjívar (b. 2001), Salvadoran footballer Marlon Menjívar (b. 1965), Salvadoran former footballer Richard Menjívar (b. 1990), Salvadoran footballer Violeta Menjívar (b.
What are the origins of the name William Menjivar?
The name William Menjivar combines two different traditions: the first name William has Germanic roots, while the surname Menjivar originates from Spanish.
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