What origin is the name Willard?

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

Is Willard a popular name?

Willard 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 Willard?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Willard — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Willard

Q: Is Willard a rare name?

Yes. Willard 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 Willard

Willard

Boy

english

2 syllables

Willard is an english boy's name meaning "With English roots, this traditional name means resolute or brave, characterizing a person of great courage and determination.".

With english roots, Willard is a boy name that means "With English roots, this traditional name means resolute or brave, characterizing a person of great courage and determination.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

With English roots, this traditional name means resolute or brave, characterizing a person of great courage and determination.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Willard

Very rare in US records

What does Willard mean?

Willard is a boy name of english origin meaning "With English roots, this traditional name means resolute or brave, characterizing a person of great courage and determination.".

Is Willard a rare name?

Yes. Willard 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 Willard

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Willard means "With English roots, this traditional name means resolute or brave, characterizing a person of great courage and determination." — these names share that spirit.