Wiliam vs Baz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wiliam

Boy #6,634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, determined guardian"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

Cultural Roots

English American French German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,634
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

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Baz

Boy #6,587 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Sebaste (via Sebastian)"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,587
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Wiliam Rank #6,634
Baz Rank #6,587

Baz is more popular, ranked #6587 vs #6634 for Wiliam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wiliam or Baz more popular?

Baz is more popular, ranked #6587 compared to Wiliam at #6634 in the United States.

What do Wiliam and Baz mean?

Wiliam means "resolute protector, determined guardian" (Old High German Willahelm origin). Baz means "from Sebaste (via Sebastian)" (Latin/Greek origin).

Are Wiliam and Baz boy or girl names?

Wiliam is primarily a boy name. Baz is primarily a boy name.

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