Willow

Pronunciation: [ w-IHL-oh ]

Boy Name #3,688 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3688, Willow is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Willow is a boy name, recorded for 30 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-IHL-oh.

Parents who love the name Willow often also consider Willie, Winifred, Winnie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #3,688
Total SSA Count: 30

Alternative Spellings

William #10 Will #1283 Willie #1376 Williams #2530 Willem #2644 Willis #2686 Willard #3004 Willy #4354

Nicknames

Wil Wiy Wilie Willie

Also a Girl Name

Willow is also used as a girl name, ranked #41.

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Similar Names

Willie Winifred Winnie Wilhelmina William Willa Wilda Winnifred

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willow

Is Willow a boy or girl name?

Willow is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3688. As a girl name, it is ranked #41. Willow is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Willow?

Willow is pronounced w-IHL-oh.

How popular is the name Willow?

Willow is currently ranked #3688 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Willow?

Common nicknames for Willow include Wil, Wiy, Wilie, and Willie.

Is Willow a common or rare name?

Willow is an uncommon name, ranked #3688 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Willow

Willow is a boy name .

Is Willow a boy or girl name? Willow is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,688 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #41. Willow is more commonly used as a girl name.

Willow is currently ranked #3,688 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Willow include Wil, Wiy, Wilie, and Willie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Willow include William, Will, Willie, Williams, Willem . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.