Bill
Meaning
"resolute protector"
Origin: Old High German Willahelm
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,669
- Total SSA Count
- 22
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Billy, Willy
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"resolute protector"
Origin: Old High German Willahelm
"olive tree"
Origin: Latin
Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4669 for Bill.
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Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Bill at #4669 in the United States.
Bill means "resolute protector" (Old High German Willahelm origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).
Bill is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.