Williams vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Williams

Boy #2,530 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,530
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Willie, Billy

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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

Williams Rank #2,530
Willis Rank #2,686

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 vs #2686 for Willis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Williams ___

  • Williams James
  • Williams Cole
  • Williams Reid
  • Williams Grant
  • Williams Blake
  • Williams Hayes

Willis ___

  • Willis James
  • Willis Thomas
  • Willis Scott
  • Willis Dean
  • Willis Grant
  • Willis Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Williams

Harrison Jackson Bennett Charlotte Emerson

If you choose Willis

Earl Boyd Clarence Mavis June

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Williams or Willis more popular?

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 compared to Willis at #2686 in the United States.

What do Williams and Willis mean?

Williams means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Williams and Willis boy or girl names?

Williams is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.

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