Willi - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Willi \wi(l)-li\ is a variant of William (Old German), and the meaning of Willi is "will helmet, protection".

The baby name Willi sounds like Will, Willy and Willie. Other similar baby names are Wills and Willis.

Willi is a very rare male first name and an uncommon surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Willi. Compare Willi with related baby names.