Willard
Meaning
Will Brave
Origin
Germanic
Pronunciation
/wɪlərd/
Traits associated with the name Willard:
Dogs named Willard tend to be loving, industrious, good-natured, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Willard?
That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique names.
Is Willard a good dog name?
Willard has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Willard isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Willard is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Willard was, in the past month, the 4836th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Willard is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Willard was viewed 22 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Willard's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Willard is most adored in Maine, Georgia and Pennsylvania.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Louisiana, Oklahoma and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Willard.
Most popular breeds named Willard:
- Chow Chow
- Chihuahua
Willard is found in these categories:
old-fashioned
Popular in the 19th century, rarely heard in modern dog parks.
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