Torben vs Willy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Torben

Boy #4,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Thor's bear"

Origin: Old Norse

Danish Norwegian Swedish German

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector, determined guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English German Dutch American

37 High Risk

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Torben Rank #4,529

Willy Rank #4,354

Willy is more popular, ranked #4354 vs #4529 for Torben.

Is Torben or Willy more popular?

Willy is more popular, ranked #4354 compared to Torben at #4529 in the United States.

What do Torben and Willy mean?

Torben means "Thor's bear" (Old Norse origin). Willy means "resolute protector, determined guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Torben and Willy boy or girl names?

Torben is primarily a boy name. Willy is primarily a boy name.