Bill

Bill meaning and name origin

Bill \b(i)-ll\ as a boy's name is pronounced bil. It is of English origin. Nickname for William, used occasionally as an independent name. Before mid 19th century, Will was the more common nickname. Billie and Billy are pet forms, though Billie is frequently used for girls. Country-western singer Billy Ray Cyrus; singer Billy Joel; actors Bill Cosby, Billy Crystal, Bill Bixby, Billy Crudup, Billy Bob Thornton; designer Bill Blass.

Bill has 3 variant forms: Billie, Billy and Byll.

Baby names that sound like Bill are Bell and Bille.

View a list of the 11 names that reference Bill.

Popularity of Bill

Bill is a very popular first name for men (#159 out of 1220) and also a very popular surname or last name for all people (#6281 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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