Bill vs Willy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bill

Boy #4,669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

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✓ All Clear

Boy #4,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector, determined guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English German Dutch American

37 High Risk

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Bill Rank #4,669

Willy Rank #4,354

Willy is more popular, ranked #4354 vs #4669 for Bill.

Is Bill or Willy more popular?

Willy is more popular, ranked #4354 compared to Bill at #4669 in the United States.

What do Bill and Willy mean?

Bill means "resolute protector" (Old High German Willahelm origin). Willy means "resolute protector, determined guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Bill and Willy boy or girl names?

Bill is primarily a boy name. Willy is primarily a boy name.