Zay vs Willard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zay

Boy #2,854 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

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Boy #3,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"determined guard, resolute protector"

Origin: Old English

English American Germanic

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Zay Rank #2,854

Willard Rank #3,004

Zay is more popular, ranked #2854 vs #3004 for Willard.

Is Zay or Willard more popular?

Zay is more popular, ranked #2854 compared to Willard at #3004 in the United States.

What do Zay and Willard mean?

Zay means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin). Willard means "determined guard, resolute protector" (Old English origin).

Are Zay and Willard boy or girl names?

Zay is primarily a boy name. Willard is primarily a boy name.