Bill
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Bailiff; law enforcement officer; outer wall of a castle
Origin: Old French baillif — an occupational and architectural surname, from bailli (administrator, steward)
Popularity: Ranked #5235 in 2025 with 18 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Bailey. Shares the meaning 'Bailiff; law enforcement officer; outer wall of a castle.'
Famous people named Bill: Bill Murray (actor), Bill Gates (tech entrepreneur)
Similar names: billee, billie, billy, baila, bailee, bailey, bailie, baily
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Bill? About 1 in 184,917 babies born in 2025 were named Bill, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Bill
What does the name Bill mean?
Bill means “Bailiff; law enforcement officer; outer wall of a castle” from Old French baillif — an occupational and architectural surname, from bailli (administrator, steward) roots.
What is the origin of the name Bill?
Bill has Old French baillif — an occupational and architectural surname, from bailli (administrator, steward) origin. The traditional meaning is “Bailiff; law enforcement officer; outer wall of a castle”.
How popular is Bill?
Bill ranked #5208 in 2025 — given to 18 babies that year.
When was Bill most popular?
Bill peaked in 1947 with 4,681 babies registered that year.
Is Bill a boy or girl name?
Bill is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Bills in registered births are male.
Is the name Bill rising or falling in popularity?
Bill has fallen 1555 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3653 in 2020 to #5208 in 2025.
How long has Bill been recorded?
Bill appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.