What origin is the name Vilis?

Vilis comes from german naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Vilis a popular name?

Vilis is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Vilis?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Vilis — for example Emma, Amelia, Adeline. You can browse more on our german names page.

Vilis

Q: Is Vilis a rare name?

Yes. Vilis does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Vilis

Vilis

Boy

german

2 syllables

Vilis is a german boy's name meaning "A German-origin name meaning resolute defender. It is a Latvian form of the name William, signifying protection and determination.".

The meaning of Vilis is "A German-origin name meaning resolute defender. It is a Latvian form of the name William, signifying protection and determination." — a boy name of german origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A German-origin name meaning resolute defender. It is a Latvian form of the name William, signifying protection and determination.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Vilis

Very rare in US records

What does Vilis mean?

Vilis is a boy name of german origin meaning "A German-origin name meaning resolute defender. It is a Latvian form of the name William, signifying protection and determination.".

Is Vilis a rare name?

Yes. Vilis does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Vilis

Emma Amelia Adeline Lena Heidi Hanna

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Names with a similar meaning to Vilis

Vilis means "A German-origin name meaning resolute defender. It is a Latvian form of the name William, signifying protection and determination." — these names share that spirit.