Weller vs Willard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Weller

Boy #3,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"well-digger"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,096
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Well, Welly

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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

Weller Rank #3,096
Willard Rank #3,004

Willard is more popular, ranked #3004 vs #3096 for Weller.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Weller ___

  • Weller James
  • Weller Cole
  • Weller Reid
  • Weller Grant
  • Weller Thomas
  • Weller Lee

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 Weller

Fletcher Cooper Archer Sloane Hadley

If you choose Willard

Everett Clarence Mildred Harriet Harold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Weller or Willard more popular?

Willard is more popular, ranked #3004 compared to Weller at #3096 in the United States.

What do Weller and Willard mean?

Weller means "well-digger" (Old English origin). Willard means "determined guard, resolute protector" (Old English origin).

Are Weller and Willard boy or girl names?

Weller is primarily a boy name. Willard is primarily a boy name.

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