Willis vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Willis

Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Willis Rank #2,686

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #2686 for Willis.

Is Willis or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Willis at #2686 in the United States.

What do Willis and Wilson mean?

Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Willis and Wilson boy or girl names?

Willis is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.