Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Resolute Protector, Will-helmet, Will, Helmet, Bold, Brave
Pronunciation: W IH L IH S
Popularity Rank: #22,265
The name Willis is of English origin and means Resolute Protector, Will-helmet, Will, Helmet, Bold, Brave, Son of will. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Willis is commonly found in United States of America, Hong Kong, Colombia, and 61 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: W IH L IH S
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Willis is recorded 1,791 times globally, ranking it as the 22,265th most common name worldwide.
Willis is most prevalent in United States of America, with 784 occurrences, making it the 3,543th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Willis is found among 1 in every 2308 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #3,543 | 1 : 2,308 |
| Hong Kong | #1,693 | 1 : 2,603 |
| Colombia | #8,792 | 1 : 11,618 |
| United Kingdom | #6,508 | 1 : 6,091 |
| South Africa | #14,279 | 1 : 33,498 |
| Canada | #6,074 | 1 : 6,415 |
| Malaysia | #17,532 | 1 : 39,031 |
| France | #17,100 | 1 : 26,612 |
| Brazil | #10,099 | 1 : 18,448 |
| Singapore | #6,613 | 1 : 13,452 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Willis from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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