Zay vs Willis

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 #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Zay Rank #2,854

Willis Rank #2,686

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

Is Zay or Willis more popular?

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

What do Zay and Willis mean?

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

Are Zay and Willis boy or girl names?

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