Willis vs Tye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Willis

Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,857 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enclosed pasture by a river"

Origin: Old English

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Willis Rank #2,686

Tye Rank #2,857

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #2857 for Tye.

Is Willis or Tye more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Tye at #2857 in the United States.

What do Willis and Tye mean?

Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin). Tye means "enclosed pasture by a river" (Old English origin).

Are Willis and Tye boy or girl names?

Willis is primarily a boy name. Tye is primarily a boy name.