Brenden vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brenden

Boy #2,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, little raven"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,508
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bren, Brendy

Playground Safety Score

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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

Brenden Rank #2,508
Willis Rank #2,686

Brenden is more popular, ranked #2508 vs #2686 for Willis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brenden ___

  • Brenden James
  • Brenden Michael
  • Brenden Patrick
  • Brenden Lee
  • Brenden Thomas
  • Brenden Cole

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 Brenden

Connor Declan Kieran Siobhan Aisling

If you choose Willis

Earl Boyd Clarence Mavis June

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brenden or Willis more popular?

Brenden is more popular, ranked #2508 compared to Willis at #2686 in the United States.

What do Brenden and Willis mean?

Brenden means "prince, little raven" (Old Irish origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Brenden and Willis boy or girl names?

Brenden is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.

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