Graeson vs Wilhelm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilhelm

Boy #4,266 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,266
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Will, Willy, Wil

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Graeson Rank #4,343
Wilhelm Rank #4,266

Wilhelm is more popular, ranked #4266 vs #4343 for Graeson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Graeson ___

  • Graeson James
  • Graeson William
  • Graeson Michael
  • Graeson Alexander
  • Graeson Cole
  • Graeson Thomas

Wilhelm ___

  • Wilhelm Friedrich
  • Wilhelm Ernst
  • Wilhelm Karl
  • Wilhelm Otto
  • Wilhelm Heinrich
  • Wilhelm Klaus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Graeson

Hudson Sutton Emerson Hadley Avery

If you choose Wilhelm

Friedrich Charlotte Sophia Heinrich Elise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graeson or Wilhelm more popular?

Wilhelm is more popular, ranked #4266 compared to Graeson at #4343 in the United States.

What do Graeson and Wilhelm mean?

Graeson means "son of the grey-haired one" (Old English origin). Wilhelm means "resolute protector" (Old High German origin).

Are Graeson and Wilhelm boy or girl names?

Graeson is primarily a boy name. Wilhelm is primarily a boy name.

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