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
"defender at the weir or fortress"
Origin: Old English
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Warrick is more popular, ranked #4582 vs #4669 for Bill.
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Warrick is more popular, ranked #4582 compared to Bill at #4669 in the United States.
Bill means "resolute protector" (Old High German Willahelm origin). Warrick means "defender at the weir or fortress" (Old English origin).
Bill is primarily a boy name. Warrick is primarily a boy name.