Wills
wilz
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
57
Peak Year
#12 in 2021
First Recorded
1921
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Wills is typically a short form of William, a Germanic name meaning 'resolute protector' or 'desire helmet'.
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