Gender: Male
Origin: German, English
Meaning: Desire or protector, Resolute Protector, Will, Helmet, Bold
Pronunciation: WIL-ee, /ˈwɪli/, W IH L IY
Popularity Rank: #1,353
Derived from the German name Wilhelm, which means 'will, desire' and 'helmet, protection'. It can also be a diminutive form of William.
The name Willy is of German, English origin and means Desire or protector, Resolute Protector, Will, Helmet, Bold, Brave, Diminutive of William, Protect. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Willy is commonly found in Peru, France, Netherlands, and 91 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: WIL-ee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈwɪli/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: W IH L IY
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Willy is recorded 48,930 times globally, ranking it as the 1,353th most common name worldwide.
Willy is most prevalent in Peru, with 6,363 occurrences, making it the 207th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Willy is found among 1 in every 77 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | #207 | 1 : 150 |
| France | #538 | 1 : 222 |
| Netherlands | #196 | 1 : 77 |
| United States of America | #1,030 | 1 : 420 |
| Belgium | #131 | 1 : 83 |
| Bolivia | #177 | 1 : 118 |
| Colombia | #831 | 1 : 510 |
| Italy | #1,091 | 1 : 504 |
| South Africa | #1,174 | 1 : 1,279 |
| Cameroon | #171 | 1 : 284 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Willy from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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