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Willard

male

Meaning

"Brave Desire"

From Germanic elements for will and hardy strength, it was especially common in nineteenth-century Anglophone records.

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Popularity History of Willard

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3034Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#3034

Willard was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-92

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Willard Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Willard.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Willard

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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