Willis

Willis Meaning & Origin

About Willis
The name Willis is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Will, a diminutive of William. It means "resolute protector" or "determined guardian." People with the name Willis are often seen as strong-willed, dependable, and protective individuals who are committed to safeguarding and supporting those around them.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Willis are male.

Willis Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -29.03% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 L IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪlɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALS', 'FLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Willis in Braille

Here's how to represent Willis in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Willis in braille

How to Spell the Name Willis in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Willis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Willis in sign language

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