Tage 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Tage Rank #4,180
Wilhelm Rank #4,266

Tage is more popular, ranked #4180 vs #4266 for Wilhelm.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Tage ___

  • Tage Erik
  • Tage Lars
  • Tage Henrik
  • Tage Bjorn
  • Tage Soren
  • Tage Axel

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 Tage

Saga Soren Rune Freya Leif

If you choose Wilhelm

Friedrich Charlotte Sophia Heinrich Elise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tage or Wilhelm more popular?

Tage is more popular, ranked #4180 compared to Wilhelm at #4266 in the United States.

What do Tage and Wilhelm mean?

Tage means "day" (Old Norse origin). Wilhelm means "resolute protector" (Old High German origin).

Are Tage and Wilhelm boy or girl names?

Tage is primarily a boy name. Wilhelm is primarily a boy name.

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