Bill name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 10th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: English, Gujarati, Icelandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Bill bil
Meaning: Resolute Protector, Form of William, Will Desire, Protect, Will and Protection
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What does Bill mean?

Unfading and Widely Accepted Bill is used majorly in Icelandic, Gujarati, Norwegian, Finnish, English, Danish and Swedish, Bill means "Resolute Protector, Form of William, Will Desire, Protect, Will or Protection" given to both genders is of Germanic and Old High German origin.

Bill is variant form of timeless and acclaimed Billy. Billy is a resultant of Guillaume. Billy is a short of Bill or. Billy is form of William in German and English languages.

Also Billy is English equivalent of Bill. Billy means Will, Protection and Form of William is originated from Old High German and Germanic. Bill is short version of William. William is derivative of Guillaume.

Also William is equivalent of Wilhelm in English language. William's meaning is Unwavering Protector and Valley came from Old High German and Germanic.

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How do I pronounce Bill?

The one syllabled name Bill is commonly pronounced as bil.

Variants of Bill

Billy, William, Bilie, Wilhelm, Bille, Williams, Williamjames, Willihelm, Billa, Birger

Names that rhyme with Bill

How popular is the name Bill?

a popular name in United States with over 161038 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. Presently the name is rising, in 1931, it ranked 57th when 4683 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 100 baby names 29 times Bill is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names.

In 1997, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 613 on boy names chart when 27 babies were named Bill. Over 315 babies in England and Wales have been named Bill.

Bill is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it has been in use since 1998 and achieved its top ranking of 203 in 1998. Over 153 people have been named Bill in Ireland.

In France, it has been in use since 1955 and achieved its top ranking of 1069 in 1955. It also recently appeared in Belgium baby boy names chart. But Bill is a popular baby name in Canada where every 1 in 700 have the name as well as in, New Zealand, Kenya, Papua New Guinea and Liberia.

According to our findings, over 500000 babies have been named Bill globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018265846
2017282442
2016303938
2015335033
2014257747
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Bill in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands634205
Finland106850

What numbers say about Bill?

Small talks and gossip are things you can't stand in life. Live a life to remember. Otherwise, you will definitely regret the opportunities you missed when you get older. Most people are jealous of your aura and talents. Don't allow them to break your spirit. If you put your mind on something, giving up before its done is out of the question. You are dominant and leadership comes out naturally for you.

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  •  Vincent - Celebrated and Evergreen unisex name Vincent is rooted from Latin, meaning of Vincent is "Prevailing or One Who Overcomes" is dominantly used in Dutch, Finnish and Norwegian
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Sibling Names for Bill

Looking for a perfect name to match with your little one named Bill? Look no further! We have compiled a list of unique and beautiful names that are perfect for siblings. From classic to modern, these names are sure to complement your baby's name while standing out on their own. Check out our top picks below!

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