Hoyt vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hoyt

Boy #2,488 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of Hugh, spirit"

Origin: English

American English

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Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Hoyt Rank #2,488

Willis Rank #2,686

Hoyt is more popular, ranked #2488 vs #2686 for Willis.

Is Hoyt or Willis more popular?

Hoyt is more popular, ranked #2488 compared to Willis at #2686 in the United States.

What do Hoyt and Willis mean?

Hoyt means "son of Hugh, spirit" (English origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Hoyt and Willis boy or girl names?

Hoyt is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.