Meaning: Resolute protector; strong-willed helmet
Origin: Old Germanic Willahelm — from wil (will, desire) + helm (helmet, protection)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Sweden: #1
Total births: 23,630
History: William has dominated Swedish naming since the 2000s, claiming the #1 spot for multiple years. The name connects to Sweden's royal heritage — Crown Princess Victoria named her son Oscar, but William carries its own royal weight through Prince William of the UK, beloved across Scandinavia. In Sweden, the name blends British royal prestige with the Germanic 'will-helmet' meaning. William represents the era when Swedish parents embraced international names while maintaining Scandinavian identity.
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