Priest vs Wilhelm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Priest

Boy #4,128 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"religious official, one who performs sacred rites"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #4,266 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German

German Dutch Scandinavian English

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Priest Rank #4,128

Wilhelm Rank #4,266

Priest is more popular, ranked #4128 vs #4266 for Wilhelm.

Is Priest or Wilhelm more popular?

Priest is more popular, ranked #4128 compared to Wilhelm at #4266 in the United States.

What do Priest and Wilhelm mean?

Priest means "religious official, one who performs sacred rites" (Old English origin). Wilhelm means "resolute protector" (Old High German origin).

Are Priest and Wilhelm boy or girl names?

Priest is primarily a boy name. Wilhelm is primarily a boy name.