Willis vs Zay

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 #2,854 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

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Willis Rank #2,686

Zay Rank #2,854

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #2854 for Zay.

Is Willis or Zay more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Zay at #2854 in the United States.

What do Willis and Zay mean?

Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin). Zay means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Willis and Zay boy or girl names?

Willis is primarily a boy name. Zay is primarily a boy name.