Bill vs Zebadiah

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bill Rank #4,669
Zebadiah Rank #4,589

Zebadiah is more popular, ranked #4589 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

Zebadiah ___

  • Zebadiah James
  • Zebadiah Eli
  • Zebadiah Levi
  • Zebadiah Nathan
  • Zebadiah Elijah
  • Zebadiah Caleb

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bill

Bob Jack Tom Joe Betty

If you choose Zebadiah

Ezekiel Obadiah Malachi Abigail Hezekiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bill or Zebadiah more popular?

Zebadiah is more popular, ranked #4589 compared to Bill at #4669 in the United States.

What do Bill and Zebadiah mean?

Bill means "resolute protector" (Old High German Willahelm origin). Zebadiah means "God has bestowed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bill and Zebadiah boy or girl names?

Bill is primarily a boy name. Zebadiah is primarily a boy name.

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