Finnigan 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

Finnigan Rank #2,817
Willis Rank #2,686

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #2817 for Finnigan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Finnigan ___

  • Finnigan James
  • Finnigan Cole
  • Finnigan Patrick
  • Finnigan Lee
  • Finnigan Owen
  • Finnigan Reid

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 Finnigan

Declan Rowan Saoirse Nora Liam

If you choose Willis

Earl Boyd Clarence Mavis June

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Finnigan or Willis more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Finnigan at #2817 in the United States.

What do Finnigan and Willis mean?

Finnigan means "fair, white" (Old Irish origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Finnigan and Willis boy or girl names?

Finnigan is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.

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