Guillem

Guillem is the Catalan form of the Spanish name Guillermo, which in turn represents the German variant Wilhelm. The name carries the meaning "the strong-willed protector."

What does the name Guillem mean?

Guillem is the Catalan derivative of Guillermo, the Spanish equivalent of the German Wilhelm. It means "the strong-willed protector" and is composed of the Old High German elements willio, meaning "the will" or "determination," and helm, meaning "the helmet," "the covering," "the protection," or "the shelter." Other variants include William, Wilhelmus, Gilen, Guilielmus, and Guilien.

Where does the name Guillem come from?

The name Guillem has its roots in Old High German and means "the determined protector." It is made up of the Old High German words willio for "the will" or "determination" and helm for "the helmet," "the covering," "the protection," or "the shelter." The languages in which this name occurs are Catalan and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Guillem?

Guillem is pronounced approximately like 'Gijem.'

When is the name day of Guillem?

The name day for Guillem is celebrated on several days: January 1, January 10, February 10, March 28, April 6, April 11, April 20, May 28, June 24, July 3, and November 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Guillem is a relatively common first name. In 2013, it reached the 2,482nd place on the list of the most common male first names. From 2010 to 2024, Guillem was given in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 7,742nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Worldwide, there are different rankings of Guillem in the name charts of various countries.