Williams vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Williams

Boy #2,530 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Welsh

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Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Williams Rank #2,530

Willis Rank #2,686

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 vs #2686 for Willis.

Is Williams or Willis more popular?

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 compared to Willis at #2686 in the United States.

What do Williams and Willis mean?

Williams means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Williams and Willis boy or girl names?

Williams is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.