Jansen vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jansen

Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Scandinavian American South African

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Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Jansen Rank #2,836

Willis Rank #2,686

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #2836 for Jansen.

Is Jansen or Willis more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Jansen at #2836 in the United States.

What do Jansen and Willis mean?

Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Jansen and Willis boy or girl names?

Jansen is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.