Willie

Meaning of Willie

Willie is a short, friendly version of William. William means "resolute protector," like someone determined to defend.

Willie has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Willie

After ranking as high as #407 in 2000, Willie has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Willie

• Willie Nelson
  Country music singer and songwriter
• Willie Mays
  Baseball Hall of Famer
• Willie Garson
  Actor (Sex and the City)
• Willie Robertson
  Duck Dynasty star
• Willie Colón
  Salsa musician, social activist

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Questions about the name Willie

What does the name Willie mean?

Willie means willie is a short, friendly version of william. william means "resolute protector," like someone determined to defend, and it comes from German origins.

Is Willie a boy's or a girl's name?

Willie is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Willie?

Willie did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Willie most popular?

Willie peaked at #407 in 2000.