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Williard

Pronunciation: [ w-IHLY-ahrd ]

Boy Name #32,751 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Williard is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-IHLY-ahrd.

Parents who love the name Williard often also consider Ovis, Dove, Ferry .

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Popularity Over Time

#32,751
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#32,751
Total SSA Count
5

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Nicknames

Wil Wiy Wilie Willie

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Williard is also used as a girl name, ranked #68418.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Williard

Is Williard a boy or girl name?
Williard is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #32751. As a girl name, it is ranked #68418. Williard is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Williard?
Williard is pronounced w-IHLY-ahrd.
How popular is the name Williard?
Williard is currently ranked #32751 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Williard?
Common nicknames for Williard include Wil, Wiy, Wilie, and Willie.
Is Williard a common or rare name?
Williard is an uncommon name, ranked #32751 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Wiy, Wilie, and Willie. 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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