Buck vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Buck

Boy #2,489 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"male deer, strong young man"

Origin: Old English

American English

23 High Risk

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Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

✓ All Clear

Buck Rank #2,489

Willis Rank #2,686

Buck is more popular, ranked #2489 vs #2686 for Willis.

Is Buck or Willis more popular?

Buck is more popular, ranked #2489 compared to Willis at #2686 in the United States.

What do Buck and Willis mean?

Buck means "male deer, strong young man" (Old English origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Buck and Willis boy or girl names?

Buck is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.