Bill Bays

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bill Bays — Greek
168K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
Advertisement

Bill Bays is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Bill is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Bill is a masculine given name, generally a short form (hypocorism) of William. It can also be used as the adaptation into English of the popular Greek name Vasilis or Vasileios (Basil), especially amongst Greek immigrants in English-speaking countries, probably due to similarity in the sound. The surname Bays: Betty Bays (1931–1992), American baseball player Carter Bays (born 1975), American television writer Christophe Bays (born 1991), Swiss ice hockey goaltender Daniel H. Bays (1942–2019), American historian of China Eric Bays (born 1932), Canadian bishop Jan Chozen Bays (born 1945), American pediatrician and Buddhist writer Marguerite Bays (1813–1879), Swiss mystic and Roman Catholic saint Nicolas Bays (born 1977), French politician Randal Bays (born 1950), American musician Steve Bays, Canadian musician, audio engineer, and producer Bill is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 168K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Bill reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Bill

Greek

Bill is a masculine given name, generally a short form (hypocorism) of William. It can also be used as the adaptation into English of the popular Greek name Vasilis or Vasileios (Basil), especially amongst Greek immigrants in English-speaking countries, probably due to similarity in the sound.

Surname: Bays

French

Betty Bays (1931–1992), American baseball player Carter Bays (born 1975), American television writer Christophe Bays (born 1991), Swiss ice hockey goaltender Daniel H. Bays (1942–2019), American historian of China Eric Bays (born 1932), Canadian bishop Jan Chozen Bays (born 1945), American pediatrician and Buddhist writer Marguerite Bays (1813–1879), Swiss mystic and Roman Catholic saint Nicolas Bays (born 1977), French politician Randal Bays (born 1950), American musician Steve Bays, Canadian musician, audio engineer, and producer

Advertisement

Geographic Distribution

The first name Bill is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Bill by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Advertisement

Notable People Named Bill Bays

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Bill Bays:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Bill?
The first name Bill originates from Greek. Bill is a masculine given name, generally a short form (hypocorism) of William. It can also be used as the adaptation into English of the popular Greek name Vasilis or Vasileios (Basil), especially amongst Greek immigrants in English-speaking countries, probably due to similarity in the sound.
When was Bill most popular?
The name Bill reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bays?
The surname Bays originates from French. Betty Bays (1931–1992), American baseball player Carter Bays (born 1975), American television writer Christophe Bays (born 1991), Swiss ice hockey goaltender Daniel H. Bays (1942–2019), American historian of China Eric Bays (born 1932), Canadian bishop Jan Chozen Bays (born 1945), American pediatrician and Buddhist writer Marguerite Bays (1813–1879), Swiss mystic and Roman Catholic saint Nicolas Bays (born 1977), French politician Randal Bays (born 1950), American musician Steve Bays, Canadian musician, audio engineer, and producer
What are the origins of the name Bill Bays?
The name Bill Bays combines two different traditions: the first name Bill has Greek roots, while the surname Bays originates from French.
Advertisement