Bill

Boy's name

Bill is a diminutive form of the name William, which is of Old High German origin meaning "will" or "desire" and "helmet" or "protection."

Meaning Driven, protection
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 22 Falling
Peak year 1947

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Names Starting With B

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Bill Gates - Microsoft co-founder, philanthropist
  • Bill Clinton - 42nd U.S. President
  • Bill Murray - Actor, comedian
  • Bill Nye - Science educator, TV host
  • Bill Belichick - NFL coach, New England Patriots
  • Bill Cosby - Comedian, actor
  • Bill Pullman - Actor, Independence Day
  • Bill Withers - Singer-songwriter, "Lean on Me"
  • Bill Paxton - Actor, Twister, Titanic
  • Bill Hader - Actor, comedian, SNL cast member

Brothers for Bill

Boy names closely related to Bill

Tim Kevan Jessy Geovanny Steve Erwin Bob Eliott

Sisters for Bill

Girl names closely related to Bill

Lili Brigette Sandy Cathy Cindy Jeannette Darlene Arlene

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Bill

Billie Billy Billye Guillermo Liam Will Willa William

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