Joy vs Bill

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joy

Boy #4,996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great happiness, delight"

Origin: Old French joie via Latin gaudium

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✓ All Clear

Boy #4,669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

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✓ All Clear

Joy Rank #4,996

Bill Rank #4,669

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

Is Joy or Bill more popular?

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

What do Joy and Bill mean?

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

Are Joy and Bill boy or girl names?

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