Guillon Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Behind the Guillon surname stands Guillot, a French name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way. Name scholars give the meaning as “Little William”.

How the spelling arose

Before spelling was fixed, Guillot was also written Guillon. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Other spellings include Guillet and Guillemot.

Arms associated with the name

Looking for a Guillon coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours.

Want more than a summary? See the Guillon family name pack.