NAME PROFILE
Willis
Willis is a name of English and Scottish origin meaning 'resolute protector.' It conveys a sense of strength and reliability, often associated with individuals who are steadfast and dependable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 53,154 |
| Gender | Male (81% / 19%) |
| Peak year | 1924 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
OH — 21%TX — 21%CA — 20%NY — 19%NC — 19%
Notable People
Willis Reed (Basketball player, NBA Hall of Famer) · Bruce Willis (Actor, *Die Hard* series) · Willis McGahee (Football player, NFL) · Willis Carrier (Engineer, inventor of modern air conditioning) · Willis Tower (Iconic skyscraper in Chicago)
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