Audrey vs Willow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Audrey

Girl #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble strength"

Origin: Old English (Aethelthryth)

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#82
Total SSA Count
2,993
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Audie

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Willow

Girl #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
4,653
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Will, Wills, Willa

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Popularity Comparison

Audrey Rank #82
Willow Rank #41

Willow is more popular, ranked #41 vs #82 for Audrey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Audrey ___

  • Audrey Rose
  • Audrey Grace
  • Audrey Claire
  • Audrey Mae
  • Audrey Elise
  • Audrey Noelle

Willow ___

  • Willow Rose
  • Willow Jane
  • Willow Mae
  • Willow Grace
  • Willow Claire
  • Willow Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Audrey

Violet Cecily Eleanor Harriet Felix

If you choose Willow

Ivy Hazel Violet Jasper Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Audrey or Willow more popular?

Willow is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Audrey at #82 in the United States.

What do Audrey and Willow mean?

Audrey means "noble strength" (Old English (Aethelthryth) origin). Willow means "From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing" (English origin).

Are Audrey and Willow boy or girl names?

Audrey is primarily a girl name. Willow is primarily a girl name.

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