Penn vs Willard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penn

Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English Welsh

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Boy #3,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"determined guard, resolute protector"

Origin: Old English

English American Germanic

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Penn Rank #2,952

Willard Rank #3,004

Penn is more popular, ranked #2952 vs #3004 for Willard.

Is Penn or Willard more popular?

Penn is more popular, ranked #2952 compared to Willard at #3004 in the United States.

What do Penn and Willard mean?

Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin). Willard means "determined guard, resolute protector" (Old English origin).

Are Penn and Willard boy or girl names?

Penn is primarily a boy name. Willard is primarily a boy name.