What does the name Bill mean?

The name Bill means "Driven, protection".

What is the origin of the name Bill?

Bill is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 22 babies were named Bill in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Bill is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 22 ↘

All-Time Total: 157,555

Peak Year: 1947

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

Boy names closely related to Bill

Tim Kevan Jessy Geovanny Steve Erwin Bob Eliott

Girl names closely related to Bill

Lili Brigette Sandy Cathy Cindy Jeannette Darlene Arlene

Names with similar meaning to Bill

Billie Billy Billye Guillermo Liam Will Willa William

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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