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Willem name meaning
First Name
2k
in the U.S.
since 1880
2k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
242
in the U.S.
in 2010
242
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Willem mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Willem
User Submitted Origins
Dutch
61%
African Dutch (Afrikaans)
39%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Willem means "Of Dutch origin from the Old Norman French Willaume, which is derived from the Old High German Willehelm, a compound name composed from the elements willeo (will, determination) and helm (protection, helmet): hence, 'resolute protector.'".
- A submission from South Africa says the name Willem means "Will helmet, Protector".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Willem is of Dutch origin and means "Resolute protector".
- A submission from South Africa says the name Willem means "Gatekeeper, custodian" and is of German origin.
- According to a user from Netherlands, the name Willem is of Dutch origin and means "A dutch king in 1800".
- According to a user from South Africa, the name Willem is of English origin and means "Man of God".
International Interest
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Notable Persons Named Willem
Notable Persons Named Willem
Willem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe is an actor. His ongoing career started in 1980. Willem was born on July 22nd, 1955 in Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S.
Willem de Kooning
Willem de Kooning was an artist in the field of abstract expressionism. Willem was born on April 24th, 1904 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He breathed his last breath on March 19th, 1997.
Willem Janszoon
Willem Janszoon is a navigator, colonial governor, colony, and navigatorandcolonialgovernor. Willem is also known as Willem Jansz..
Willem Holleeder
Willem Holleeder is a criminal.
Willem Barentsz
Willem Barentsz was a navigator. Willem was born in 1550 in Terschelling. He passed away on June 20th, 1597.
Wim Kok
Wim Kok is a trade union leader, corporate director, nonprofit director, lobbyist, politician, trade union, board of directors, and lobbying. Wim was given the name Willem Kok, Jr. on September 29th, 1938 in Bergambacht.
- Willem EinthovenScientist
- Willem DreesCivil Servant
- Willem Johan KolffPhysician
- Willem de SitterScientist
- Wim DuisenbergCivil Servant
- Wim CrouwelArtist
- Willem ArondeusArtist
- Willem van de Velde the YoungerArtist
- WaylonMusician
- Willem van HanegemSoccer Player
- Willem Janszoon BlaeuCartographer
- Willem Kalf
- Willem Frederik HermansPhysical Geographer
- Willem WitteveenMember of the Senate
Notable Persons With the Last Name Willem
Notable Persons With the Last Name Willem
Christophe Willem
Christophe Willem is a nouvelle chanson and pop music musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 2006 to present. Christophe was given the name Christophe Durier on August 3rd, 1983 in Enghien-les-Bains, France.
Jean-Pierre Willem
Jean-Pierre was born on May 24th, 1938 in Sedan, Ardennes.
Willem Doudijns
Willem Doudijns was a in the fields of painting and engraving. Willem was given the name Willem in 1630 in The Hague. He passed away in 1697.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Willem | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 88.84% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 0.00% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.00% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 10.74% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Willem
People with the last name Willem are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino