Willis

Boy

Origin: Old English · English

Meaning

“son of Will or William”

Cultural Notes

Willis is an English patronymic surname meaning son of Will, used as a given name and associated with basketball legend Willis Reed.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1920s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Willis

  • Willis Reed
  • Bruce Willis
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