US Popularity:5015
Origin:British
Meaning:Descendent of Will; Servant of Will
Full of charm and personality, this name is perfect for bouncing baby’s who like to make their presence known. Of English origin, it is both a given name and surname and means “descendent of Will” or “servant of Will,” making for a fitting choice to keep baby connected to their heritage. As well as having somewhat of a traditional English sound, it can also be fun and lighthearted, thanks to the famous line American sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, what you talking ‘bout Willis?

Famous People Named Willis

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Bruce Willis
    Actor
  • Willis Reed
    Basketball Player

Willis Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Willis is currently #5015 in U.S. births
Boy:Willis is currently #1555 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#5015
in 2023
+ 1106
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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