Bill vs Sagan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bill

Boy #4,669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,669
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Billy, Willy

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Sagan

Boy #4,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Żagań (city in Poland)"

Origin: Polish/Silesian

Cultural Roots

American Jewish Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,480
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sage

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Popularity Comparison

Bill Rank #4,669
Sagan Rank #4,480

Sagan is more popular, ranked #4480 vs #4669 for Bill.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bill ___

  • Bill James
  • Bill Robert
  • Bill Thomas
  • Bill Henry
  • Bill Edward
  • Bill John

Sagan ___

  • Sagan James
  • Sagan Oliver
  • Sagan Lee
  • Sagan Ray
  • Sagan Cole
  • Sagan Drake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bill

Bob Jack Tom Joe Betty

If you choose Sagan

Orion Tesla Darwin Nova Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bill or Sagan more popular?

Sagan is more popular, ranked #4480 compared to Bill at #4669 in the United States.

What do Bill and Sagan mean?

Bill means "resolute protector" (Old High German Willahelm origin). Sagan means "from Żagań (city in Poland)" (Polish/Silesian origin).

Are Bill and Sagan boy or girl names?

Bill is primarily a boy name. Sagan is primarily a boy name.

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