Willis Gervais

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Willis Gervais — English
53K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Willis Gervais 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 Gervais: Gervase Alard (1270–1340), Admiral of the Cinque Ports Fleet and Admiral of the Western Fleet of the English Navy Gervase of Bazoches (died 1108), crusader and Prince of Galilee Gervase of Besançon (died 685), saint and a bishop of Besançon Gervase of Blois (died c. 1157), Abbot of Westminster in England Gervase of Canterbury (c. 1141–c. 1210), English chronicler Gervais de Château-du-Loir (1007–1067), French nobleman and bishop Gervase de Cornhill (c. 1110–c. 1183), Anglo-Norman royal official and sheriff Gervase of Ebstorf (fl. 1234-1240), author of the Ebstorf Map created c. 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: Gervais

French

Gervase Alard (1270–1340), Admiral of the Cinque Ports Fleet and Admiral of the Western Fleet of the English Navy Gervase of Bazoches (died 1108), crusader and Prince of Galilee Gervase of Besançon (died 685), saint and a bishop of Besançon Gervase of Blois (died c. 1157), Abbot of Westminster in England Gervase of Canterbury (c. 1141–c. 1210), English chronicler Gervais de Château-du-Loir (1007–1067), French nobleman and bishop Gervase de Cornhill (c. 1110–c. 1183), Anglo-Norman royal official and sheriff Gervase of Ebstorf (fl. 1234-1240), author of the Ebstorf Map created c.

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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 Gervais:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Gervais?
The surname Gervais originates from French. Gervase Alard (1270–1340), Admiral of the Cinque Ports Fleet and Admiral of the Western Fleet of the English Navy Gervase of Bazoches (died 1108), crusader and Prince of Galilee Gervase of Besançon (died 685), saint and a bishop of Besançon Gervase of Blois (died c. 1157), Abbot of Westminster in England Gervase of Canterbury (c. 1141–c. 1210), English chronicler Gervais de Château-du-Loir (1007–1067), French nobleman and bishop Gervase de Cornhill (c. 1110–c. 1183), Anglo-Norman royal official and sheriff Gervase of Ebstorf (fl. 1234-1240), author of the Ebstorf Map created c.
What are the origins of the name Willis Gervais?
The name Willis Gervais combines two different traditions: the first name Willis has English roots, while the surname Gervais originates from French.
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