Willard \wi-lla-rd\ as a boy's name is pronounced WIL-erd. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Willard is "strong desire". From Wilheard. TV weatherman Willard Scott.

Willard has 1 variant form: Willerd.

For more information, see also the related name William.

Baby names that sound like Willard are Villard, Allard and Ellard.