Willis
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Will, desire
Origin: Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #2567 in 2025 with 52 babies born.
History: Willis is a name with Germanic roots, related to the element 'wil' meaning will, desire.
Similar names: williams, willians, wallis, wil, wiley, will, willa, willie
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Willis? About 1 in 64,010 babies born in 2025 were named Willis, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Willis
What does the name Willis mean?
Willis means “Will, desire” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Willis?
Willis has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Will, desire”.
How popular is Willis?
Willis ranked #2539 in 2025 — given to 52 babies that year.
When was Willis most popular?
Willis peaked in 1924 with 1,261 babies registered that year.
Is Willis a boy or girl name?
Willis is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Williss in registered births are male.
Is the name Willis rising or falling in popularity?
Willis has fallen 326 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2213 in 2020 to #2539 in 2025.
How long has Willis been recorded?
Willis appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.