Will Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Will Name at a Glance

Name	Will
Meaning	Diminutive of William 'Resolute protector; will.'.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Will Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Will means “Diminutive of William 'Resolute protector; will”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Will Name Origin

Our database records Will under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Will a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Will is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Will

When considering Will for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.