Kirby vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kirby

Boy #2,574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement by a church, church village"

Origin: Old Norse kirkr + byr

American English fans of Nintendo

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Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Kirby Rank #2,574

Willis Rank #2,686

Kirby is more popular, ranked #2574 vs #2686 for Willis.

Is Kirby or Willis more popular?

Kirby is more popular, ranked #2574 compared to Willis at #2686 in the United States.

What do Kirby and Willis mean?

Kirby means "settlement by a church, church village" (Old Norse kirkr + byr origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Kirby and Willis boy or girl names?

Kirby is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.