Willis
WIL-is
Popularity
#2701
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
53,105
Peak Year
#1,276 in 1924
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from an English surname meaning 'son of Will' (a short form of William).
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Willis Reed
American professional basketball player.
Willis Carrier
American engineer and inventor of modern air conditioning.
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