Willmer
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Willmer first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 25 babies have been named Willmer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Willmer is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,705 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #35,705
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Willmer is also used as a girl name, ranked #37467.
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About the Name Willmer
Willmer is a boy name .
Is Willmer a boy or girl name? Willmer is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,705 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,467. Willmer is more commonly used as a boy name.
Willmer is currently ranked #35,705 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Willmer include Wil, Will, Willy, Willie, Mer, Mery, Merie, Wiy, Wiie, and Wilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Willmer include William, Will, Willie, Williams, Willem . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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