Willard - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Willard \

is pronounced WIL-erd. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "strong desire". From Wilheard. TV weatherman Willard Scott.

Willard has 1 variant form: Willerd.

For more information, see also the related name William.

Baby names that sound like Willard are Villard, Allard and Ellard.

Willard is a very common first name for men (#280 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#1337 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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