Bill vs Denny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bill

Boy #4,669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

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Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Bill Rank #4,669

Denny Rank #4,471

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 vs #4669 for Bill.

Is Bill or Denny more popular?

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 compared to Bill at #4669 in the United States.

What do Bill and Denny mean?

Bill means "resolute protector" (Old High German Willahelm origin). Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Bill and Denny boy or girl names?

Bill is primarily a boy name. Denny is primarily a boy name.