Willard
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Will, desire
Origin: Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #2760 in 2025 with 47 babies born.
History: Willard is a name with Germanic roots, related to the element 'wil' meaning will, desire.
Similar names: wilmar, ward, warda, wild, weiland, wilford, wilfred
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Willard? About 1 in 70,819 babies born in 2025 were named Willard, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Willard
What does the name Willard mean?
Willard means “Will, desire” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Willard?
Willard has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Will, desire”.
How popular is Willard?
Willard ranked #2718 in 2025 — given to 47 babies that year.
When was Willard most popular?
Willard peaked in 1915 with 2,889 babies registered that year.
Is Willard a boy or girl name?
Willard is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Willards in registered births are male.
Is the name Willard rising or falling in popularity?
Willard has risen 47 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2765 in 2020 to #2718 in 2025.
How long has Willard been recorded?
Willard appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.