Willard vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Willard

Boy #3,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"determined guard, resolute protector"

Origin: Old English

English American Germanic

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Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Willard Rank #3,004

Willis Rank #2,686

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #3004 for Willard.

Is Willard or Willis more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Willard at #3004 in the United States.

What do Willard and Willis mean?

Willard means "determined guard, resolute protector" (Old English origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Willard and Willis boy or girl names?

Willard is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.