Bray vs Willard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

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Boy #3,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"determined guard, resolute protector"

Origin: Old English

English American Germanic

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Bray Rank #2,828

Willard Rank #3,004

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 vs #3004 for Willard.

Is Bray or Willard more popular?

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 compared to Willard at #3004 in the United States.

What do Bray and Willard mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Willard means "determined guard, resolute protector" (Old English origin).

Are Bray and Willard boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Willard is primarily a boy name.