Willy: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning: Resolute protector
Origin: Germanic (short form of William)
Gender: Boy
Pronunciation: WIL-ee

Willy is a Germanic (short form of William) boy's name meaning “resolute protector”.

Meaning & Origin of Willy

Meaning: Resolute protector.

Origin: Germanic (short form of William).

How to Pronounce Willy

WIL-eeIPA /ˈwɪli/

Popularity of Willy

● Peak: #980 in 1896 · ● Latest: #4405 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1884–2024.

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