Bill vs Jess

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bill

Boy #4,669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

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Boy #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

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Bill Rank #4,669

Jess Rank #4,646

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 vs #4669 for Bill.

Is Bill or Jess more popular?

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 compared to Bill at #4669 in the United States.

What do Bill and Jess mean?

Bill means "resolute protector" (Old High German Willahelm origin). Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bill and Jess boy or girl names?

Bill is primarily a boy name. Jess is primarily a boy name.