Wil name meaning

Gender: Boy
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: English
Pronunciation: wil
Meaning: Will, Desire and Bright
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What does Wil mean?

The queer boy name Wil means "Will, Desire or Bright", principally used in English has origin in Old High German and Germanic. Wil is derivative of Will. Will is a variant of Wildon.

Will is a diminutive of William. Will is form of Names Containing the Name Element Vill in English language. Will's meaning is Famous, Will and Helmet and Desire is originated from Old English and Old High German.

Wil is a short version of Wilfred. Wilfred is German and English form of Wilfried. Origin of Unfamiliar Wilfred is in Germanic and Old High German languages, meaning of Wilfred is "Much Peace, Desiring Peace and A Wish for Peace".

How do I pronounce Wil?

wil is the most common way to pronounce one syllabled Wil.

Variants of Wil

Wilmarie, Marie, Marea, Aaliyahmarie, Marieanna, Maria, Mariam, Mariamne, Mirjam, Mary

Middle Names for Wil

Jhet, Jdin, Hoan, Ofra, Hoke, view more middle names that goes with Wil

Names that rhyme with Wil

How popular is the name Wil?

Wil is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1953 and was able to reach the top 3000 names. In 1988, it ranked 2088th when 48 boys were named Wil.

Over 1038 people have been named Wil in United States. Wil is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 23 years of use, it could not make it big.

Over 284 babies in England and Wales have been named Wil. But Wil is a popular baby name in Netherlands where every 1 in 2000 have the name. According to our findings, over 20000 babies have been named Wil globally.

YearRankBirths
201896127
2017630713
2016490119
2015504518
2014661212
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Facts

Wil in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands4722620369

What numbers say about Wil?

You influence people with your words, so make sure you say the right words. You are not selfish but you are not naive as well. Don't make work your priority. Number 8 reveals your sharp focus and ability to love with all your heart as your personality number. You attract wealth and successful people with your charisma. You lack adventure. You have issues with yourself, is what your soul urge number 9 reveals about your emotional state.

Other names similar to Wil, for soon-to-be-parents

  •  Heywood - Heywood's meaning is From the Hedged Forest is used as a baby boy name which is prevalently used in English came from Old English
  •  Kev - Principally used in English, Kev means "Plant" that originated from Anglo-Saxon and Celtic is used for boys
  •  Jollene - Unconventional girl name Jollene means "A Well-established Compound of Jo or God will Add" and is commonly used in English is of French and English origin
  •  Bourn - Bourns origin is Old French, meaning of Bourn is "From the Brook" predominantly used in English is bestowed upon boys
  •  Elldrich - Boy name Elldrich is used specifically in English language, Elldrich means "Old Leader"
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Famous people named Wil

  • Wil Tirion, Dutch uranographer
  • Wil Mara, American author of more than eighty books covering a variety of topics and genres for people of all ages
  • Wil Malone, British music producer and arranger,
  • Wil Shipley, Macintosh software developer, best
  • Wil Harris, British entrepreneur based in London
  • Wil Wheaton, American actor, television personality, blogger
  • Wil McCarthy, science fiction novelist
  • Wil Anderson, Australian comedian, writer, presenter
  • Wil Ledezma, Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher
  • Wil Cordero, former shortstop, first baseman
  • Wil Overton, British artist, specialising in manga styles
  • Wil Nieves, Puerto Rican former professional baseball catcher
  • Wil Hodgson, English comedian
  • Wil Shriner, American actor, comedian, film director
  • Wil Francis, He came to prominence as the lead vocalist and principal songwriter of the horror punk band Aiden
  • Wil Huygen, Dutch book author
  • Wil Horneff, American former child actor
  • Wil Jones, American former professional basketball player
  • Wil Hartog, Dutch former professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer
  • Wil Seabrook, musician, singer, and songwriter from Morganton
  • Wil Traval, Australian actor, known for his work as Dr
  • Willene Falconer in Melanie and Wilson as Actress
  • Wil Scrimshaw, from drama flick The Pugilist, who portrayed Wil.
  • In 2009, Wil Berthaud played the role of Willie in comedy film Herbeast Comes to Life.

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