Maggie vs Willa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maggie

Girl #299 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#299
Total SSA Count
1,051
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mags

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Willa

Girl #423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#423
Total SSA Count
729
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Willi

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Popularity Comparison

Maggie Rank #299
Willa Rank #423

Maggie is more popular, ranked #299 vs #423 for Willa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maggie ___

  • Maggie Rose
  • Maggie Grace
  • Maggie Jane
  • Maggie Lee
  • Maggie Mae
  • Maggie Claire

Willa ___

  • Willa Grace
  • Willa Rose
  • Willa Jane
  • Willa Mae
  • Willa Claire
  • Willa Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maggie

Millie Nellie Lottie Archie Teddy

If you choose Willa

Hazel June Cecily Theodore Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maggie or Willa more popular?

Maggie is more popular, ranked #299 compared to Willa at #423 in the United States.

What do Maggie and Willa mean?

Maggie means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Willa means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Maggie and Willa boy or girl names?

Maggie is primarily a girl name. Willa is primarily a girl name.

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