Willes
Pronunciation: [ w-EYELZ ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,189
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old Persian Kurush origin
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Old French cadet from Latin caput origin
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Old English origin
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Old English origin
"bright meadow, shire clearing"
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Kinyarwanda origin
"beloved, the cherished one"
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About the Name Willes
Willes is a boy name .
Willes is currently ranked #29,189 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Willes include Wil, Will, Willy, Willie, Wiy, Wiie, and Wilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Willes include William, Will, Willie, Williams, Willem . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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