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Killiam vs Willard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killiam

Boy #5,792 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little churchman, associated with the church"

Origin: Old Irish ceall + diminutive

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,792
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Willard

Boy #3,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"determined guard, resolute protector"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,004
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Killiam Rank #5,792
Willard Rank #3,004

Willard is more popular, ranked #3004 vs #5792 for Killiam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Killiam or Willard more popular?

Willard is more popular, ranked #3004 compared to Killiam at #5792 in the United States.

What do Killiam and Willard mean?

Killiam means "little churchman, associated with the church" (Old Irish ceall + diminutive origin). Willard means "determined guard, resolute protector" (Old English origin).

Are Killiam and Willard boy or girl names?

Killiam is primarily a boy name. Willard is primarily a boy name.

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