Willard

Willard: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “resolute brave”
Origin: Germanic
Say it: WIL-ərd · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

From a Germanic name built from elements meaning 'will, desire' and 'hardy, brave'. It was used in medieval England after Norman influence.

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How popular is Willard?

202412.3 per million US babies

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Babies named Willard in 202441

2024 rank#2,989 boys

Peak year1915

Total US babies since 188078,491

Willard is steady now but far below its 1915 peak.

Names like Willard

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Williamresolute protector · Germanic
Henryhome ruler · Germanic
Charlesfree man · Germanic
Milessoldier or merciful · Germanic
Robertbright fame · Germanic
Emeryindustrious ruler · Germanic
Milogracious; dear · Germanic
Luisfamous warrior · Germanic

Willard questions

What does the name Willard mean?

Willard means "resolute brave". It comes from Germanic. From a Germanic name built from elements meaning 'will, desire' and 'hardy, brave'. It was used in medieval England after Norman influence.

Is Willard a boy or girl name?

Willard is mainly a boy's name in US records (99% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Willard?

41 US babies were named Willard in 2024. Its peak year was 1915.

How do you pronounce Willard?

Willard is usually pronounced WIL-ərd.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.