Willis vs Matt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Willis

Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Australian Canadian

15 High Risk

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Willis Rank #2,686

Matt Rank #2,802

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #2802 for Matt.

Is Willis or Matt more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Matt at #2802 in the United States.

What do Willis and Matt mean?

Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin). Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Willis and Matt boy or girl names?

Willis is primarily a boy name. Matt is primarily a boy name.