Guillermo
Meaning of Guillermo
The name Guillermo is a distinguished and timeless choice for boys, with deep roots in Spanish-speaking cultures. Originating from the Germanic name Wilhelm, which means "will" or "desire" and "helmet" or "protection," Guillermo embodies strength and determination. In Spanish, it is pronounced as gee-YAIR-moh (/ɡiˈʝeɾmo/), while in Portuguese it is pronounced as gee-YAIR-moo (/ʒi.ˈʒeɾ.mu/). This name has been consistently used throughout the years, reflecting its enduring appeal. Notable variations include Guillaume in French and Guillerme in Portuguese. Guillermo has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States but has maintained a steady presence, ranking 839th in 2023 with 289 occurrences. The name carries associations with notable figures such as Guillermo del Toro, an acclaimed Mexican filmmaker known for his visionary work. Choosing Guillermo for your baby boy offers a blend of cultural richness, historical depth, and modern relevance.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as gee-YAIR-moh (/ɡiˈʝeɾmo/)
Portuguese
- Pronunced as gee-YAIR-moo (/ʒi.ˈʒeɾ.mu/)
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Notable People Named Guillermo
| Guillermo del Toro Gómez is a Mexican filmmaker, author, and makeup artist known for his Academy and BAFTA Award-winning work characterized by a strong connection to fairy tales and horror. |
| Francisco Guillermo Ochoa Magaña, also known as Memo, is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Salernitana and captains the Mexico national team. |
| Guillermo Gonzalez is an astronomer and research scientist known for his association with the intelligent design movement. |
| Guillermo Vilas is a former Argentine professional tennis player who was ranked world No. 1 and won four major titles, 62 ATP titles, and the year-end championships during his career, and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1991. |
| Guillermo Barros Schelotto is an Argentine football manager and former forward, most recently known for managing the Paraguay national team. |
| Guillermo Amor Martínez is a retired Spanish professional footballer known for his versatility as a midfielder. |
| Guillermo Maldonado is a prominent Honduran-American evangelical Christian pastor, televangelist, and author, known for co-founding and leading the Nondenominational Christian megachurch El Rey Jesús in Miami, Florida. |
| Guillermo Díaz is an American actor known for his roles in films like Half Baked and 200 Cigarettes, as well as for his portrayal of Diego "Huck" Muñoz in the drama series Scandal, and for guest appearances on various TV shows. |
| Guillermo Haro Barraza was a prominent Mexican astronomer known for his significant contributions to the discovery of Herbig–Haro objects and the development of modern observational astronomy in Mexico. |
| César Guillermo Castillo Reyes is the current vice president of Guatemala and a prominent attorney and politician. |
| Guillermo Enrique Zuñiga is a Colombian professional baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB), making his MLB debut in 2023. |
| Guillermo Arriaga Jordán is a multi-talented Mexican novelist, screenwriter, director, and producer, known for his acclaimed works such as Babel and The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada. |
| Guillermo Antonio Ameer is a distinguished biomedical engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur, holding the Daniel Hale Williams Professorship at Northwestern University and being a fellow of several prestigious scientific and engineering organizations. |
| Guillermo Ríos Alcalá is a renowned Mexican potter, restoration expert, and educator hailing from the state of Colima. |
| Guillermo Ortelli is a prominent Argentine race car driver with seven titles in Turismo Carretera. |
