Feivel vs Willam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Feivel

Boy #27,740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright one, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,740
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fay, Fivel

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Feivel Rank #27,740
Willam Rank #27,904

Feivel is more popular, ranked #27740 vs #27904 for Willam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Feivel ___

  • Feivel Aaron
  • Feivel Nathan
  • Feivel David
  • Feivel Samuel
  • Feivel Jacob
  • Feivel Moshe

Willam ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Feivel or Willam more popular?

Feivel is more popular, ranked #27740 compared to Willam at #27904 in the United States.

What do Feivel and Willam mean?

Feivel means "bright one, shining one" (Greek via Yiddish origin).

Are Feivel and Willam boy or girl names?

Feivel is primarily a boy name. Willam is primarily a boy name.

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