Guillermo vs Ramon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ramon

Boy #831 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise protector"

Origin: Old High German ragin (counsel) + mund (protector)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Catalan Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#831
Total SSA Count
299
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray, Moncho

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Guillermo Rank #833
Ramon Rank #831

Ramon is more popular, ranked #831 vs #833 for Guillermo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Guillermo ___

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

Ramon ___

  • Ramon Antonio
  • Ramon Carlos
  • Ramon Luis
  • Ramon Jose
  • Ramon Miguel
  • Ramon Alejandro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Guillermo

Fernando Ricardo Alejandra Lucia Isabella

If you choose Ramon

Diego Miguel Sofia Carmen Isabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guillermo or Ramon more popular?

Ramon is more popular, ranked #831 compared to Guillermo at #833 in the United States.

What do Guillermo and Ramon mean?

Guillermo means "resolute protector" (Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection) origin). Ramon means "wise protector" (Old High German ragin (counsel) + mund (protector) origin).

Are Guillermo and Ramon boy or girl names?

Guillermo is primarily a boy name. Ramon is primarily a boy name.

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