Majel vs Willard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Majel

Girl #48,991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Maiella, a mountain region in Italy"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#48,991
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Maj

Playground Safety Score

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Willard

Boy #3,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"determined guard, resolute protector"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,004
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Willie, Bill

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Majel Rank #48,991
Willard Rank #3,004

Willard is more popular, ranked #3004 vs #48991 for Majel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Majel ___

  • Majel Rose
  • Majel Grace
  • Majel Anne
  • Majel Elizabeth
  • Majel Claire

Willard ___

  • Willard James
  • Willard Thomas
  • Willard Henry
  • Willard Scott
  • Willard Robert
  • Willard Eugene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Majel

Deanna Beverly Guinan Worf Uhura

If you choose Willard

Everett Clarence Mildred Harriet Harold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Majel or Willard more popular?

Willard is more popular, ranked #3004 compared to Majel at #48991 in the United States.

What do Majel and Willard mean?

Majel means "from Maiella, a mountain region in Italy" (Italian origin). Willard means "determined guard, resolute protector" (Old English origin).

Are Majel and Willard boy or girl names?

Majel is primarily a girl name. Willard is primarily a boy name.

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