Guillermo

Guillermo is the Spanish variant of the name Wilhelm and carries the meaning 'the strong-willed protector'. The roots of the name lie in the Old High German elements willio, meaning 'will' or 'determination', and helm, meaning 'helmet', 'covering', 'protection' or 'shelter'.

What does the name Guillermo mean?

The name Guillermo represents the Spanish form of Wilhelm and means 'the strong-willed protector'. Its origin can be traced back to the two Old High German components willio for 'will' or 'determination' and helm for 'helmet', 'covering', 'protection' or 'shelter'. Guille is a common short form, while Guillem is the Catalan equivalent. For additional information and variations of the name, see Wilhelm.

How do you pronounce Guillermo?

The sound and pronunciation of Guillermo are characterized by a melodic structure with three to four syllables. Typically, the name is pronounced as 'Gi-ller-mo' [ɡiˈʎeʁmo], with the Germanized variant [ɡiˈjeʁmo] also occurring. The pronunciation alternates between bright and open vowels. The rolled or guttural R gives the name resonance, while the open O at the end provides a rounded sound note. Guillermo conveys a sense of temperament, liveliness, and elegance.

When is the name day of Guillermo?

The name day of Guillermo is celebrated on various days, including January 1, January 10, February 10, March 28, May 28, June 8, June 25, June 27, June 30, and July 5.

Popularity

Guillermo is among the sought-after first names in Germany. The name currently ranks 2,308th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2018 at 1,747th place. Over the past ten years, Guillermo has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,064th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,042nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Guille / Memo

Similar first names

Famous people

• Francisco Guillermo Ochoa Magaña (Mexican football goalkeeper)
• Guillermo Antonio Parada (Salvadoran footballer)
• Guillermo Aubone (Argentinian tennis player)
• Guillermo Cides (Argentinian musician)
• Guillermo Cifre (Spanish artist)
• Guillermo de Castellana (Philosopher from Italy)
• Guillermo Douglas (Rowing racer from Uruguay)
• Guillermo Duran (Argentinian tennis player)
• Guillermo Fayed (French skier)
• Guillermo Franco (Mexican football player)
• Guillermo Garcia Lopez (Spanish tennis player)
• Guillermo Jaim Etcheverry (Argentinian physicist)
• Guillermo Jorge Almada Alves (Football player from Uruguay)
• Guillermo Linares (Actor from the Dominican Republic)
• Guillermo Lopez (Football player from Uruguay)
• Guillermo Lopez (American boxer)
• Guillermo Meneses (Venezuelan writer)
• Guillermo Portabales (Cuban guitarist)
• Guillermo Prieto (Mexican writer)
• Guillermo Reyes (Uruguayan football player)