Willard - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Willard \wi-lla-rd\ 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 popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Willard. Click here to compare Willard with related baby names.