Herman vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herman

Boy #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,654
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Herm

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Popularity Comparison

Herman Rank #2,654
Willis Rank #2,686

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 vs #2686 for Willis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Herman ___

  • Herman James
  • Herman Lee
  • Herman Paul
  • Herman Wayne
  • Herman Allen
  • Herman Dale

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 Herman

Walter Bernard Dorothy Mildred Eugene

If you choose Willis

Earl Boyd Clarence Mavis June

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herman or Willis more popular?

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 compared to Willis at #2686 in the United States.

What do Herman and Willis mean?

Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Herman and Willis boy or girl names?

Herman is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.

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