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The baby name Guillermo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish IPA: /ɡiˈʝeɾmo/; English approximation: "gee-YER-moh".

Guillermo is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: Spanish IPA: /ɡiˈʝeɾmo/; English approximation: "gee-YER-moh"

What is the meaning of the name Guillermo ?

The baby name Guillermo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish IPA: /ɡiˈʝeɾmo/; English approximation: "gee-YER-moh".

Guillermo is Spanish in Origin.

Guillermo is the Spanish form of the Germanic name Willahelm, built from wil- “will, desire” and helm “helmet, protection,” yielding the meaning “resolute protector.” It entered medieval Iberia via Latinized Guillelmus and the Old French Guillaume, and became established in Castilian as Guillermo; Catalan shows the parallel form Guillem. Saints called William/Guillermo - especially William of Gellone - helped spread the name across monastic and knightly circles.

The name has long-standing use in Spain and throughout Latin America, with 20th‑century peaks in countries like Mexico and Argentina and steady contemporary familiarity. Common diminutives include Guille and, in Mexico, Memo; the feminine counterpart is Guillermina. International cognates are William (English), Guillaume (French), Guilherme (Portuguese), Guglielmo (Italian), Wilhelm (German), Vilhelm (Scandinavian), and the short form Liam. Notable bearers include filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and footballer Guillermo Ochoa.

Guillermo has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Guillermo

Guillermo Lasso Politician · Born 1955 · Ecuador Guillermo Lasso is a politician from Ecuador, known for serving as the President of Ecuador since 2021. Before his presidency, he was a successful banker and founded the Creating Opportunities party. Lasso has focused on economic reforms and improving international relations during his time in office. Guillermo Díaz Actor · Born 1975 · United States Guillermo Díaz is an American actor best known for his role as Huck in the television series Scandal. He has also appeared in films like Half Baked and Stonewall. Born in 1975, he has built a diverse career in both film and television. Guillermo Francella Actor · Born 1955 · Argentina Guillermo Francella is an Argentine actor and comedian best known for his long-running success on television. He has also built a strong career in film and theater, with well-known work including El secreto de sus ojos, Corazón loco, and Casados con hijos.

Guillermo – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
SV 0 #11 1 283
HN 0 #20 3 704
SV Boys 0 #21 8 352
PA 0 #42 95 3,797
CL Boys 0 #45 13,932 13,390
HN Boys 0 #45 8 749
AR 0 #46 182 2,915
PR 0 #46 10 1,497
AR Boys 0 #50 4,787 7,628
MX Boys 0 #51 22,653 16,355
CR Boys 0 #54 2,342 10,188
UY Boys 0 #55 2,724 5,922
PA Boys 0 #59 2,207 9,305
UY 0 #59 146 2,477
PE Boys 0 #61 10,100 14,506
Spain Boys 0 #63 12,595 5,610
CO Boys 0 #64 22,884 15,656
EC 0 #69 47 2,502
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
MX 0 #78 711 8,339
CL 0 #83 833 6,867
CN 0 #83 4 3,857
PR Boys 0 #85 113 2,508
CR 0 #86 73 5,526
GT Boys 0 #87 1,393 7,625
EC Boys 0 #92 289 3,322
BO Boys 0 #98 2,337 9,244
PE 0 #100 291 6,350
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
CO 0 #110 1,071 7,768
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
Spain 0 #114 710 2,326
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
BO 0 #145 305 6,868
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
GT 0 #162 166 5,948
HU Boys 0 #172 3 3,954
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
LU Boys 0 #215 6 4,970
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
AO Boys 0 #244 6 5,568
PT 0 #247 4 4,161
NA Boys 0 #249 5 6,830
TW Boys 0 #253 4 7,111
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
JP Boys 0 #262 36 7,909
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
CN Boys 0 #304 16 9,639
SA 0 #306 7 10,560
Canada Boys 2020 #316 7 2,548
DK Boys 0 #325 8 7,401
PL Boys 0 #336 5 6,459
PH Boys 0 #338 46 11,440
PT Boys 0 #347 21 7,951
BR 0 #358 3 5,969
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
NL 0 #377 15 2,481
France Boys 2020 #387 5 2,846
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
Austria Boys 0 #432 11 2,180
PA Girls 0 #464 18 9,861
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
GT Girls 0 #492 14 7,500
UY Girls 0 #497 14 6,731
RU Boys 0 #518 9 12,621
PS Boys 0 #530 19 10,655
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
CM Boys 0 #572 4 12,054
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
AR Girls 0 #573 27 8,289
IL Boys 0 #585 23 10,983
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
BO Girls 0 #596 16 9,488
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
United States Boys 2024 #608 297 7,044
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
Finland Boys 2026 #664 19 3,552
IT 0 #674 41 4,183
QA Boys 0 #688 20 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
BR Boys 0 #702 50 12,213
SG Boys 0 #732 8 17,960
KW Boys 0 #757 13 18,755
CL Girls 0 #778 74 14,098
NL Boys 0 #783 169 5,873
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
OM Boys 0 #872 10 17,948
PE Girls 0 #881 63 14,861
Germany Boys 0 #887 66 5,697
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
United States Girls 2006 #938 5 10,031
Spain Girls 0 #939 45 5,561
CO Girls 0 #961 118 16,140
IT Boys 0 #975 515 10,046
SA Girls 0 #1,007 8 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,061 32 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
MX Girls 0 #1,073 111 17,781
MA 0 #1,119 10 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,165 14 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,477 138 28,008

Guillermo is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Switzerland
Canada
AE

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People also ask about Guillermo

Guillermo is predominantly a boy's name.
Guillermo is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Spanish IPA: /ɡiˈʝeɾmo/; English approximation: "gee-YER-moh".
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Guille (diminutive), Memo (diminutive, common in Spanish-speaking countries) and Guillermina (feminine).
Yes — Guillermo ranked #136 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Guillermo ranks highest in Switzerland (#136 in 2024).
Guillermo's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #410 in 2011 to #387 in 2020 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Guillermo are in our database, including Guillermo Lasso (Politician), Guillermo Díaz (Actor), Guillermo Francella (Actor).