Tyree vs Willisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyree

Boy #1,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Isle of Tiree, land of corn"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish African American English-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,671
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Willisa

Girl #37,094 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German wil + helm

Cultural Roots

American African-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,094
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Willi, Lisa

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Tyree Rank #1,671
Willisa Rank #37,094

Tyree is more popular, ranked #1671 vs #37094 for Willisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Tyree ___

  • Tyree James
  • Tyree Lee
  • Tyree Marcus
  • Tyree Elijah
  • Tyree Andre
  • Tyree Darnell

Willisa ___

  • Willisa Mae
  • Willisa Jean
  • Willisa Marie
  • Willisa Ann
  • Willisa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Tyree

Tyrese Darnell Nasir Amara Imani

If you choose Willisa

Luella Bernice Darlene Willis Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tyree or Willisa more popular?

Tyree is more popular, ranked #1671 compared to Willisa at #37094 in the United States.

What do Tyree and Willisa mean?

Tyree means "from the Isle of Tiree, land of corn" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Willisa means "resolute protector" (Old High German wil + helm origin).

Are Tyree and Willisa boy or girl names?

Tyree is primarily a boy name. Willisa is primarily a girl name.

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