Guillermo
resolute protector or will-helmet (Germanic via Spanish)
Guillermo is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 331, with 22,315 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
resolute protector or will-helmet (Germanic via Spanish)
Guillermo is the Spanish form of the Germanic name Wilhelm (William). It was introduced to the Philippines through Spanish colonization and Catholic naming practices. While less commonly given to newborns today compared to English equivalents, it remains a well-recognized classic Filipino male name across generations.
Guillermo is the Spanish cognate of the Germanic name William, composed of elements meaning 'will/desire' and 'helmet/protection'. It entered the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period and remains a traditional classic.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened in the Philippines to nicknames such as Gil, Guiller, Emong, or Memo. Often found as a standalone traditional name or passed down as a family patronymic.
Related forms
- William English
- Wilhelm German
- Guillaume French
- Guglielmo Italian
- Guilherme Portuguese
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Guillermo with common surname pairs
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Is Guillermo a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Guillermo is number 331, with 22,315 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.