Guillaume

Meaning of Guillaume

Guillaume is a classic male name with French origins. It is pronounced as "gee-YOHM" (/ɡiˈjɔm/) in French. The English variation of this name is William. Guillaume has a long history and is associated with strength, leadership, and nobility. In recent years, the popularity of the name Guillaume has fluctuated in the United States. In 2016, there were 5 newborns given this name, ranking at number 12,173 in terms of occurrence. Despite its relatively low frequency in recent times, Guillaume remains a timeless and sophisticated choice for parents seeking a strong and distinguished name for their baby boy.

Pronunciation

French

  • Pronunced as gee-YOHM (/ɡiˈjɔm/)

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Notable People Named Guillaume

Guillaume Cizeron is a highly accomplished French ice dancer, known for his successful partnership with Gabriella Papadakis and their numerous championship titles.
Guillaume Côté is a Canadian ballet dancer, choreographer, composer, and artistic director known for his work with the National Ballet of Canada and as the Artistic Director of the Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur and Côté Danse.
Guillaume Apollinaire was a versatile French writer and art critic of Polish heritage.
Guillaume Hoarau is a retired French professional footballer known for his career as a forward.
Guillaume Canet is a multi-talented French actor, film director, screenwriter, and show jumper.
Baron Guillaume Dupuytren was a French anatomist and military surgeon known for treating Napoleon Bonaparte's hemorrhoids and for describing Dupuytren's contracture.
Guillaume Gallienne is a French actor, screenwriter, and film director, known for his award-winning work in both stage and film, including the autobiographical comedy Me, Myself and Mum.
Guillaume Kigbafori Soro is a prominent Ivorian politician who served as Prime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire and later became President of the National Assembly, and ran for the presidency in 2019.
Guillaume Dubois was a French cardinal and statesman.
Guillaume Musso is a highly popular French novelist known for his contemporary works.
Guillaume Depardieu - Guillaume Jean Maxime Antoine Depardieu was a French actor and the oldest child of Gérard Depardieu, known for winning a César Award.
Guillaume Courtet, OP, was a French Dominican priest and the first Frenchman to visit Japan, martyred in 1637 and later canonized in 1987.
Guillaume d'Andlau is the owner of the castle of Andlau and the president of the Association for the fortified castles of Alsace.
Guillaume Couture was a Canadian choir conductor, composer, music critic, and music educator, known for his influential work as a voice teacher and his impact on notable Canadian singers.
Guillaume Rufin is a former professional tennis player from France who reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 81 in September 2013.
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