Willis

Male

Meaning

Descendant Or Servant Of Will

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/wɪlɪs/

Traits associated with the name Willis:

Dogs named Willis tend to be loving, industrious, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Willis?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique names.

Is Willis a good dog name?

Willis has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Willis isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

4,117
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1,006
New York City Dog Name Database
1,527
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Willis is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Willis was, in the past month, the 6459th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Willis is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Willis was viewed 53 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Willis's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Willis is most adored in Maine, Indiana and Florida.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Iowa and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Willis.

Most popular breeds named Willis:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Lhasa Apso
  4. Bichon Frise
  5. Cocker Spaniel

Willis is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popular in the 70s, thanks to Diff'rent Strokes catchphrase "Whatchu talkin' 'bout?"

Dog names like Willis:

Army Ruler
Sherlock holmes smart sidekick.
Will Fortress
From Wina's Town
Son Of Guy
Clever, crafty; from the tricky river
Willis dog name meaning

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