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    Willis

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Willis

    Willis

    Boy
    german
    2 syllables

    Willis is a german boy's name meaning "Son of william; resolute protector; will. surname".

    Willis is a boy name of german origin meaning "Son of william; resolute protector; will. surname". It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    german
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Son of william; resolute protector; will. surname

    Popularity

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

    Quick answers about Willis

    Very rare in US records

    What does Willis mean?

    Willis is a boy name of german origin meaning "Son of william; resolute protector; will. surname".

    Is Willis a rare name?

    Yes. Willis 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 Willis

    EmmaAmeliaAdelineLenaHeidiHanna

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    Names with a similar meaning to Willis

    Willis means "Son of william; resolute protector; will. surname" — these names share that spirit.

    • William — "Resolute protector" (german)
    • Liam — "Strong-willed warrior and protector" (irish)
    • Joseph — "He will add, increase" (hebrew)
    • Isaac — "He will laugh" (hebrew)

    Questions parents ask about Willis

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