Willard
WIL-erd
Popularity
#3034
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
78,491
Peak Year
#2,924 in 1915
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Willard is an English name derived from a Germanic given name. It is composed of the elements "wil" (desire, will) and "hard" (brave, strong).
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Willard Scott
American television personality, weatherman.
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