Boy · #3,481 in 2026

Willes

Willes is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Christiana Willes (1786-1873), English cricketer, sister of John Christine Willes, Canadian television, theatre and film actress Edmund Willes (1832–1896), English cricketer Edward Willes (priest) (1693–1773), Anglican Bishop of St David's, Bishop of Bath and Wells, prominent cryptanalyst Edward Willes (1702–1768), English-born judge…

Current Rank
#3,481
Peak Rank
#3,518 (1937)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1937
First Year
1939
Last Year
1937
Peak Year
#3518
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Willes

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Willes is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Christiana Willes (1786-1873), English cricketer, sister of John Christine Willes, Canadian television, theatre and film actress Edmund Willes (1832–1896), English cricketer Edward Willes (priest) (1693–1773), Anglican Bishop of St David's, Bishop of Bath and Wells, prominent cryptanalyst Edward Willes (1702–1768), English-born judge…

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The Story of Willes

Willes first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1937, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1937, when 5 Willess were born — ranking #3,518 that year. As of 2026, Willes ranks #3,481 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Willess have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Willes

Phonetically similar names — useful when Willes is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Willes

What does the name Willes mean?
Willes is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Christiana Willes (1786-1873), English cricketer, sister of John Christine Willes, Canadian television, theatre and film actress Edmund Willes (1832–1896), English cricketer Edward Willes (priest) (1693–1773), Anglican Bishop of St David's, Bishop of Bath and Wells, prominent cryptanalyst Edward Willes (1702–1768), English-born judge…
How popular is Willes in 2026?
In 2026, Willes ranks #3,481 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Willes most popular?
Willes reached its peak popularity in 1937, ranking #3,518 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Willes a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Willes is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Willes?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Willes include Arel, Berchman, Dearld. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Willes

Willes is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1937 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Willes's peak popularity came in 1937 when it ranked #3,518. Use the chart and map above to compare Willes's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.