About Wilkes
The name "Wilkes" is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "William," which means "resolute protector" or "strong-willed warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named William. The name "Wilkes" suggests strength, determination, and a protective nature.
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Most individuals with the name Wilkes are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -19.05% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Wilkes in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wilkes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.