Gil vs Bill

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gil

Boy #4,030 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #4,669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

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Gil Rank #4,030

Bill Rank #4,669

Gil is more popular, ranked #4030 vs #4669 for Bill.

Is Gil or Bill more popular?

Gil is more popular, ranked #4030 compared to Bill at #4669 in the United States.

What do Gil and Bill mean?

Gil means "joy, happiness" (Hebrew origin). Bill means "resolute protector" (Old High German Willahelm origin).

Are Gil and Bill boy or girl names?

Gil is primarily a boy name. Bill is primarily a boy name.