Willis Arellano

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Willis Arellano — English
53K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Willis Arellano is a name that combines English origins. The first name Willis is a masculine given name of English origin. Willis Barnstone (born 1927), American poet and translator Willis Bouchey (1907–1977), American actor Willis B. Burns (1851–1915), American businessman and politician Willis Carrier (1876–1950), American engineer and inventor, best known for inventing modern air conditioning Willis Carto (1926–2015), American far right activist and Holocaust denier Willis Conover (1920–1996), jazz producer and longtime broadcaster on the Voice of America Willis Gibson (born 2010), American Tetris player Willis Goldbeck (1898–1979), American screenwriter and film director Willis Griffith, American politician Wi. The surname Arellano: Agnes Arellano (born 1949), Filipina sculptor Alonso de Arellano, Spanish explorer Arcadio Arellano (1872–1920), Filipino architect Carlos Arellano Lennox (1928–2025), Panamanian marine biologist and politician Cayetano Arellano (1847–1920), the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of the Philippines Deodato Arellano (1844–1899), Filipino patriot, propagandist and the first president of the Supreme Council of the Katipunan during the Philippine Revolution against Spain Drew Arellano (born 1980), Filipino TV host, and actor Elvira Arellano (born 1975), illegal Mexican immigr. Willis is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 53K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Willis reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Willis

English

Willis Barnstone (born 1927), American poet and translator Willis Bouchey (1907–1977), American actor Willis B. Burns (1851–1915), American businessman and politician Willis Carrier (1876–1950), American engineer and inventor, best known for inventing modern air conditioning Willis Carto (1926–2015), American far right activist and Holocaust denier Willis Conover (1920–1996), jazz producer and longtime broadcaster on the Voice of America Willis Gibson (born 2010), American Tetris player Willis Goldbeck (1898–1979), American screenwriter and film director Willis Griffith, American politician Wi.

Surname: Arellano

Spanish

Agnes Arellano (born 1949), Filipina sculptor Alonso de Arellano, Spanish explorer Arcadio Arellano (1872–1920), Filipino architect Carlos Arellano Lennox (1928–2025), Panamanian marine biologist and politician Cayetano Arellano (1847–1920), the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of the Philippines Deodato Arellano (1844–1899), Filipino patriot, propagandist and the first president of the Supreme Council of the Katipunan during the Philippine Revolution against Spain Drew Arellano (born 1980), Filipino TV host, and actor Elvira Arellano (born 1975), illegal Mexican immigr.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Willis is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Willis by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Willis Arellano:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Willis?
The first name Willis originates from English. Willis Barnstone (born 1927), American poet and translator Willis Bouchey (1907–1977), American actor Willis B. Burns (1851–1915), American businessman and politician Willis Carrier (1876–1950), American engineer and inventor, best known for inventing modern air conditioning Willis Carto (1926–2015), American far right activist and Holocaust denier Willis Conover (1920–1996), jazz producer and longtime broadcaster on the Voice of America Willis Gibson (born 2010), American Tetris player Willis Goldbeck (1898–1979), American screenwriter and film director Willis Griffith, American politician Wi.
When was Willis most popular?
The name Willis reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Arellano?
The surname Arellano originates from Spanish. Agnes Arellano (born 1949), Filipina sculptor Alonso de Arellano, Spanish explorer Arcadio Arellano (1872–1920), Filipino architect Carlos Arellano Lennox (1928–2025), Panamanian marine biologist and politician Cayetano Arellano (1847–1920), the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of the Philippines Deodato Arellano (1844–1899), Filipino patriot, propagandist and the first president of the Supreme Council of the Katipunan during the Philippine Revolution against Spain Drew Arellano (born 1980), Filipino TV host, and actor Elvira Arellano (born 1975), illegal Mexican immigr.
What are the origins of the name Willis Arellano?
The name Willis Arellano combines two different traditions: the first name Willis has English roots, while the surname Arellano originates from Spanish.
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