Willis Horst

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Willis Horst — English
53K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Willis Horst 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 Horst: Alexander Horst (born 1982), Austrian beach volleyball player César Horst (born 1989), Argentine football player David Horst (born 1985), American soccer player Deena Horst (born 1944), American politician Egon Horst (1938–2015), German football player Elizabeth K. Horst, American diplomat Emil Clemens Horst (1867–1940), German-American hop farmer and inventor Gregor Horst (1578–1636), German anatomist Hans Jacob Horst (1848–1931), Norwegian politician Heather Horst, American anthropologist Henry Horst (1836–1905), American politician Horst P. 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: Horst

English

Alexander Horst (born 1982), Austrian beach volleyball player César Horst (born 1989), Argentine football player David Horst (born 1985), American soccer player Deena Horst (born 1944), American politician Egon Horst (1938–2015), German football player Elizabeth K. Horst, American diplomat Emil Clemens Horst (1867–1940), German-American hop farmer and inventor Gregor Horst (1578–1636), German anatomist Hans Jacob Horst (1848–1931), Norwegian politician Heather Horst, American anthropologist Henry Horst (1836–1905), American politician Horst P.

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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 Horst:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

6
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Horst?
The surname Horst originates from English. Alexander Horst (born 1982), Austrian beach volleyball player César Horst (born 1989), Argentine football player David Horst (born 1985), American soccer player Deena Horst (born 1944), American politician Egon Horst (1938–2015), German football player Elizabeth K. Horst, American diplomat Emil Clemens Horst (1867–1940), German-American hop farmer and inventor Gregor Horst (1578–1636), German anatomist Hans Jacob Horst (1848–1931), Norwegian politician Heather Horst, American anthropologist Henry Horst (1836–1905), American politician Horst P.
How common is the surname Horst?
The surname Horst is shared by approximately 9K people worldwide.
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