Murray vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Australian

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Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Murray Rank #2,744

Willis Rank #2,686

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #2744 for Murray.

Is Murray or Willis more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Murray and Willis mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Murray and Willis boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.