Wilmer

Gender Masculine
Usage English, Spanish (Latin American), Swedish
Pronounced Pron. /ˈwɪl.məɹ/(English) /ˈwil.meɾ/(Spanish)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the Old English name Wilmǣr, likely via a surname [1] that was derived from it. In some cases it might be regarded as a masculine form of Wilma.

Related Names

RootWilmer (surname)
VariantsWilmar(Spanish (Latin American)) Vilmer(Swedish)
Other Languages & CulturesVilmar(Portuguese (Brazilian))

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   mature   formal   natural   wholesome   strong   strange   simple  

Categories

currently out of the US top 1000, desire, drag racers, educators, fame, footballers, isograms, painters, printmakers, scientists, surnames

Sources & References

  1. Reaney, P. H. and R. M. Wilson. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford, 1997, page 494.
Entry updated October 6, 2024