The nameGuilhem
Guilhem is a boy's name of Germanic origin, the Occitan form of Guillaume (William). It means "will and protection".
- Boy's name
- Occitan
- Feast day
Meaning
Guilhem comes from the Germanic wil, "will", and helm, "helmet, protection".
Origin
Occitan. Saint Guilhem gave his name to the village of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, in the Hérault.
History
The name has spread throughout France since the 1990s. Boys named Guilhem celebrate their name day on Saint William's feast.
Popularity of the name Guilhem
Guilhem in France
Guilhem was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 2,060 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Guilhem. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Guilhem in France were born before 1996. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 39 births a year on average, against 80 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Guilhem mean?
Guilhem comes from the Germanic wil, "will", and helm, "helmet, protection".
What is the origin of the name Guilhem?
Occitan. Saint Guilhem gave his name to the village of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, in the Hérault.
Is Guilhem a girl's or a boy's name?
Guilhem is a boy's name.