Willys
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Willys is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Willys often also consider Madaleno, Ensley, Demetricus .
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"one's woodland clearing"
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"homestead, settlement"
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,224
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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View all →Hebrew Migdal origin
"from Magdala"
#17,408 in US
Old English origin
"one's woodland clearing"
#17,413 in US
Greek origin
"belonging to the earth; gift of the h..."
#17,417 in US
Hebrew origin
"grace, favor"
#17,189 in US
Cornish origin
"homestead, settlement"
#17,070 in US
Germanic Wend + Old High German -al origin
"wanderer, Wend (tribal people)"
#17,316 in US
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About the Name Willys
Willys is a boy name .
Willys is currently ranked #17,224 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Willys 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 Willys 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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