Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Purposeful Peace, Will-helmet, Will, Desire, Bright, Famous
Pronunciation: wil, wɪl, W IH L
Popularity Rank: #1,163
Derived from the Old English name Willa, meaning 'desire' or 'will'. It is often used as a short form of William or Willow.
The name Will is of English origin and means Purposeful Peace, Will-helmet, Will, Desire, Bright, Famous, Desire or will. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Will is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, France, and 89 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: wil
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): wɪl
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: W IH L
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Will is recorded 56,349 times globally, ranking it as the 1,163th most common name worldwide.
Will is most prevalent in United States of America, with 22,141 occurrences, making it the 246th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Will is found among 1 in every 34 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #246 | 1 : 82 |
| United Kingdom | #139 | 1 : 34 |
| France | #943 | 1 : 474 |
| Canada | #309 | 1 : 197 |
| Colombia | #1,169 | 1 : 813 |
| Netherlands | #663 | 1 : 286 |
| Peru | #869 | 1 : 811 |
| Brazil | #930 | 1 : 723 |
| Ireland | #403 | 1 : 152 |
| Hong Kong | #585 | 1 : 706 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Will from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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