Knight vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knight

Boy #2,701 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"servant, attendant"

Origin: Old 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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Knight Rank #2,701

Willis Rank #2,686

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #2701 for Knight.

Is Knight or Willis more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Knight at #2701 in the United States.

What do Knight and Willis mean?

Knight means "servant, attendant" (Old English origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Knight and Willis boy or girl names?

Knight is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.