Bill Harrelson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bill Harrelson — Greek
168K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bill Harrelson 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 Harrelson: Bill Harrelson (born 1945), baseball player for one season for California Angels Bud Harrelson (1944–2024), baseball player and coach for New York Mets (and others) Charles Harrelson (1938–2007), American contract killer; father of Woody Harrelson (below) John W. Harrelson (1885–1955), chancellor of North Carolina State University Ken Harrelson (born 1941), baseball player and TV announcer Mary Jayne Harrelson (born 1978), athlete, 1500-metre runner Ty Harrelson (born 1980), American-Australian basketball player and coach William H. 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: Harrelson

English

Bill Harrelson (born 1945), baseball player for one season for California Angels Bud Harrelson (1944–2024), baseball player and coach for New York Mets (and others) Charles Harrelson (1938–2007), American contract killer; father of Woody Harrelson (below) John W. Harrelson (1885–1955), chancellor of North Carolina State University Ken Harrelson (born 1941), baseball player and TV announcer Mary Jayne Harrelson (born 1978), athlete, 1500-metre runner Ty Harrelson (born 1980), American-Australian basketball player and coach William H.

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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:

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Notable People Named Bill Harrelson

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 Harrelson:

1
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Harrelson?
The surname Harrelson originates from English. Bill Harrelson (born 1945), baseball player for one season for California Angels Bud Harrelson (1944–2024), baseball player and coach for New York Mets (and others) Charles Harrelson (1938–2007), American contract killer; father of Woody Harrelson (below) John W. Harrelson (1885–1955), chancellor of North Carolina State University Ken Harrelson (born 1941), baseball player and TV announcer Mary Jayne Harrelson (born 1978), athlete, 1500-metre runner Ty Harrelson (born 1980), American-Australian basketball player and coach William H.
What are the origins of the name Bill Harrelson?
The name Bill Harrelson combines two different traditions: the first name Bill has Greek roots, while the surname Harrelson originates from English.
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