Carlton vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Carlton Rank #2,842
Willis Rank #2,686

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #2842 for Carlton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlton ___

  • Carlton James
  • Carlton Edward
  • Carlton Thomas
  • Carlton William
  • Carlton Alexander
  • Carlton Joseph

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 Carlton

Preston Reginald Clarence Victoria Adelaide

If you choose Willis

Earl Boyd Clarence Mavis June

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlton or Willis more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Carlton at #2842 in the United States.

What do Carlton and Willis mean?

Carlton means "settlement of free men" (Old English origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Carlton and Willis boy or girl names?

Carlton is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.

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