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Bill vs Andersen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bill

Boy #4,669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,669
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Andersen

Boy #4,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anders; son of the manly one"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,505
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Bill Rank #4,669
Andersen Rank #4,505

Andersen is more popular, ranked #4505 vs #4669 for Bill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bill or Andersen more popular?

Andersen is more popular, ranked #4505 compared to Bill at #4669 in the United States.

What do Bill and Andersen mean?

Bill means "resolute protector" (Old High German Willahelm origin). Andersen means "son of Anders; son of the manly one" (Old Norse origin).

Are Bill and Andersen boy or girl names?

Bill is primarily a boy name. Andersen is primarily a boy name.

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