Williard
Pronunciation: [ w-IHLY-ahrd ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Williard first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 201 babies have been named Williard in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Williard is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,751 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,751
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Williard
Williard is a boy name .
Is Williard a boy or girl name? Williard is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,751 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,418. Williard is more commonly used as a boy name.
Williard is currently ranked #32,751 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Williard include Wil, Will, Willy, Willie, Willi, Williy, Williie, Ard, Ardy, Ardie, Wiy, and Wiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Williard include William, Will, Willie, Williams, Willem . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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