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Wyllis

WILL-is /ˈwɪl.ɪs/

At a glance

In short
Wyllis is a strong and charming name for baby boys with English origins, pronounced as "WILL-is". It conveys determination, leadership, and an adventurous spirit.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1931 (#3,763)
Babies in 1931
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#3,741 in 1925
First recorded
1925

Meaning of Wyllis

Wyllis is a strong and charming name for baby boys. It has English origins, derived from the name Willis. In terms of associations, Wyllis brings to mind qualities such as determination, leadership, and an adventurous spirit. While it may not be as common as some other names, its uniqueness adds to its appeal. The name Wyllis has appeared in the data for newborns in the United States of America sporadically over the years, with notable occurrences in 1931 and 1925. Consider choosing Wyllis for your little one if you're looking for a distinctive and timeless name.

How to pronounce Wyllis

English

Popularity of Wyllis in the U.S.

Wyllis was last recorded in the U.S. in 1931, ranked #3,763 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,741 in 1925. It first appears in the records in 1925.

Bar and line chart: Wyllis in the U.S., 1925–1931. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 6 in 1925 and 5 in 1931. Line: rank among boy names, peak #3,741 in 1925, #3,763 in 1931.
  • Boys named Wyllis (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1925–1931. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1925⁠–⁠1931 2 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
193153,763back
192563,741new

Notable people named Wyllis

  • Wyllis Cooper was an American writer and producer.