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Willy

male

Meaning

"Resolute Protector"

Common diminutive of William, from Germanic elements for will and protection, widely used in informal registers.

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Popularity History of Willy

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#4405Ranked in 2024

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Willy was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+646

better than 2023

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

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Baby Name Lists That Include Willy

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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