Jairo vs Guillermo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jairo

Boy #936 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God enlightens, he shines"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Brazilian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #936
Total SSA Count: 246
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Carmine Marcello Ramon Felipe

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Guillermo

Boy #833 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #833
Total SSA Count: 297
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Rene Santana Agustin Rey

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Popularity Comparison

Jairo Rank #936

Guillermo Rank #833

Guillermo is more popular, ranked #833 vs #936 for Jairo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jairo or Guillermo more popular?

Guillermo is more popular, ranked #833 compared to Jairo at #936 in the United States.

What do Jairo and Guillermo mean?

Jairo means "God enlightens, he shines" (Hebrew origin). Guillermo means "resolute protector" (Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection) origin).

Are Jairo and Guillermo boy or girl names?

Jairo is primarily a boy name. Guillermo is primarily a boy name.

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