William Tillett

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

William Tillett — strong protector
3.7 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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William Tillett 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 Tillett: Akeem Tillett (died 2020), Belizean inmate Barbara Tillett (born 1946), American librarian and library scholar Ben Tillett (1860–1943), British politician and trade unionist Évrard Titon du Tillet (1677–1762), French biographer Gladys Avery Tillett (1891–1984), American political organizer iO Tillett Wright, American author, photographer, TV host, and activist Jacob Henry Tillett (1818–1892), English politician Jacques du Tillet (1857–1942), French author and critic Jeanette Tillett (1888-1965) American composer and music educator John Tillett (British Army officer) (1919–2014), British Army o. 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: Tillett

French

Akeem Tillett (died 2020), Belizean inmate Barbara Tillett (born 1946), American librarian and library scholar Ben Tillett (1860–1943), British politician and trade unionist Évrard Titon du Tillet (1677–1762), French biographer Gladys Avery Tillett (1891–1984), American political organizer iO Tillett Wright, American author, photographer, TV host, and activist Jacob Henry Tillett (1818–1892), English politician Jacques du Tillet (1857–1942), French author and critic Jeanette Tillett (1888-1965) American composer and music educator John Tillett (British Army officer) (1919–2014), British Army o.

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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 Tillett

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 Tillett:

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 Tillett?
The surname Tillett originates from French. Akeem Tillett (died 2020), Belizean inmate Barbara Tillett (born 1946), American librarian and library scholar Ben Tillett (1860–1943), British politician and trade unionist Évrard Titon du Tillet (1677–1762), French biographer Gladys Avery Tillett (1891–1984), American political organizer iO Tillett Wright, American author, photographer, TV host, and activist Jacob Henry Tillett (1818–1892), English politician Jacques du Tillet (1857–1942), French author and critic Jeanette Tillett (1888-1965) American composer and music educator John Tillett (British Army officer) (1919–2014), British Army o.
What are the origins of the name William Tillett?
The name William Tillett combines two different traditions: the first name William has Germanic roots, while the surname Tillett originates from French.
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