Willoughby - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Willoughby \wi-llough-by, will(ou)-ghby\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "willow farm". Place name. In early England, willows were an important part of the agriculural economy as their pliable branches could be woven into baskets.

Willoughby has 3 variant forms: Willoughbey, Willoughbie and Willughby.

Willoughby is a very rare 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 Willoughby. Click here to compare Willoughby with related baby names.