Bray vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

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Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Bray Rank #2,828

Willis Rank #2,686

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #2828 for Bray.

Is Bray or Willis more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Bray and Willis mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Bray and Willis boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.