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By Brynn McKeon · Jul 2026

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Ville

OriginFinnish, Swedish diminutive of William
Meaning"resolute protection"
GenderBoy
NB Rank#10760

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About Ville

The name Ville peaked for boys at #9634 in 2010.

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#92🇸🇪 Sweden

Famous Villes

  • Ville Hermanni Valo

    Finnish singer, songwriter, artist, and multi instrumentalist

Ville in pop culture

  • Ville

    French word for city or town

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5 Letter Boy Names
Names Ending in E for Boys
One Syllable Names for Boys
Names That Mean Protection
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