Brayan vs Guillermo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayan

Boy #718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, virtuous, honorable"

Origin: Old Celtic Brían

Cultural Roots

Latin American Hispanic-American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#718
Total SSA Count
368
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bray, B

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Memo, Guille, Willy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Brayan Rank #718
Guillermo Rank #833

Brayan is more popular, ranked #718 vs #833 for Guillermo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brayan ___

  • Brayan Alexander
  • Brayan Michael
  • Brayan David
  • Brayan Antonio
  • Brayan José
  • Brayan Felipe

Guillermo ___

  • Guillermo Alejandro
  • Guillermo Antonio
  • Guillermo Eduardo
  • Guillermo Rafael
  • Guillermo Miguel
  • Guillermo Carlos

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brayan

Kevin Alexis Destiny Jaylen Joselyn

If you choose Guillermo

Fernando Ricardo Alejandra Lucia Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brayan or Guillermo more popular?

Brayan is more popular, ranked #718 compared to Guillermo at #833 in the United States.

What do Brayan and Guillermo mean?

Brayan means "strong, virtuous, honorable" (Old Celtic Brían origin). Guillermo means "resolute protector" (Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection) origin).

Are Brayan and Guillermo boy or girl names?

Brayan is primarily a boy name. Guillermo is primarily a boy name.

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