Wilkes name meaning
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What does Wilkes mean?
Wilkes is variant form of lofty Wilkie. Wilkie is resulted from William. Wilkes is a version of acclaimed and venerable William. William is resultant of Guillaume. Also William is form of Wilhelm in English language.
William's meaning is Will Desire, Will and Helmet and Unwavering Protector is originated from Old High German and Germanic.
How do I pronounce Wilkes?
The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Wilkes is wi(l)-kes.
Variants of Wilkes
Wilkie, William, Wikie, Wilhelm, Bille, Williams, Williamjames, Willihelm, Billa, Birger, James
How popular is the name Wilkes?
Wilkes is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1916 and was able to reach the top 4000 names. In 1923, it ranked 3176th when 30 boys were named Wilkes.
Over 184 babies in United States have been named Wilkes. At least, 200 people globally have been given the name as per our research.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4864 | 20 |
| 2022 | 5413 | 17 |
| 2021 | 4605 | 21 |
| 2020 | 5967 | 14 |
| 2019 | 5143 | 18 |
| 2018 | 3601 | 30 |
| 2017 | 7086 | 11 |
| 2016 | 5546 | 16 |
| 2015 | 8735 | 8 |
| 2014 | 6624 | 12 |
Facts
Here's what numbers has to say about Wilkes
It's time you give adventure and spontaneity a chance. You chose not to love people who don't love themselves. You have a great sense of humor and it's probably not the first time you hear it. You don't have time for people who don't have time for themselves. Instead of exploring and searching for something the whole time, try to enjoy life. You have a strong attitude about many things and stand firmly behind your beliefs and opinions.
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- Gwilherm - Boy name Gwilherm is rooted from Germanic and German and is specifically used in Breton language, Gwilherm means "Will or Helmet"
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- Brunehaut - The Brunehaut means "Shield or Who Governs" is originated from German
Famous people named Wilkes
We could not find any notable namesake.
Lists having Wilkes
- Boy names beginning with W
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- German Boy Names
- Boy names that starts with Wil
- Baby Names that mean Resolute
- Baby Names that mean Protector
- Baby Names that mean helmet
- Baby Names that mean Desire
- Baby Names that mean Valley
- Baby Names that mean Protect
- Baby Names that mean Protection
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html