Bray vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,828
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Willis

Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,686
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Willy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bray Rank #2,828
Willis Rank #2,686

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #2828 for Bray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bray ___

  • Bray James
  • Bray Thomas
  • Bray Lee
  • Bray Alexander
  • Bray Elliott
  • Bray Owen

Willis ___

  • Willis James
  • Willis Thomas
  • Willis Scott
  • Willis Dean
  • Willis Grant
  • Willis Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bray

Grey Finn Quinn Blake Sloane

If you choose Willis

Earl Boyd Clarence Mavis June

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Willis more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Bray and Willis mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Bray and Willis boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.

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