Bill vs Joy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bill

Boy #4,669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great happiness, delight"

Origin: Old French joie via Latin gaudium

American English Christian Filipino

✓ All Clear

Bill Rank #4,669

Joy Rank #4,996

Bill is more popular, ranked #4669 vs #4996 for Joy.

Is Bill or Joy more popular?

Bill is more popular, ranked #4669 compared to Joy at #4996 in the United States.

What do Bill and Joy mean?

Bill means "resolute protector" (Old High German Willahelm origin). Joy means "great happiness, delight" (Old French joie via Latin gaudium origin).

Are Bill and Joy boy or girl names?

Bill is primarily a boy name. Joy is primarily a boy name.