Carroll 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

Carroll Rank #12,270
Willis Rank #2,686

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #12270 for Carroll.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carroll ___

No pairings available yet.

Willis ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carroll or Willis more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Carroll at #12270 in the United States.

What do Carroll and Willis mean?

Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Carroll and Willis boy or girl names?

Carroll is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.

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