Marda vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marda

Girl #71,099 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Lady, mistress of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Germanic Eastern European Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,099
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mar, Mardie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Marda Rank #71,099
Willis Rank #2,686

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #71099 for Marda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marda ___

  • Marda Louise
  • Marda Ellen
  • Marda Ruth
  • Marda June

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 Marda

Hildred Vera Bertha Edna

If you choose Willis

Earl Boyd Clarence Mavis June

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marda or Willis more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Marda at #71099 in the United States.

What do Marda and Willis mean?

Marda means "Lady, mistress of the house" (Aramaic origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Marda and Willis boy or girl names?

Marda is primarily a girl name. Willis is primarily a boy name.

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