Larkin vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larkin

Boy #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Larkin Rank #2,984

Willis Rank #2,686

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #2984 for Larkin.

Is Larkin or Willis more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Larkin at #2984 in the United States.

What do Larkin and Willis mean?

Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Larkin and Willis boy or girl names?

Larkin is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.