Bill Shaver

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bill Shaver — Greek
168K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bill Shaver 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 Shaver: Al Shaver, Canadian retired sportscaster, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame Alex Laurence Shaver, Canadian politician Billy Joe Shaver (1939–2020), American country music singer and songwriter Clem L. Shaver (1867–1954), American politician Daniel Shaver (1989–2016), American shooting victim Donald Shaver (1920–2018), Canadian pioneer in the poultry industry Dorothy Shaver (1893–1959), first woman in the United States to head a multimillion-dollar firm Earnie Shavers (1944–2022), American retired professional boxer born Earnie Shaver Eddy Shaver (1962–2000), American country-rock guitarist, ar. 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: Shaver

English

Al Shaver, Canadian retired sportscaster, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame Alex Laurence Shaver, Canadian politician Billy Joe Shaver (1939–2020), American country music singer and songwriter Clem L. Shaver (1867–1954), American politician Daniel Shaver (1989–2016), American shooting victim Donald Shaver (1920–2018), Canadian pioneer in the poultry industry Dorothy Shaver (1893–1959), first woman in the United States to head a multimillion-dollar firm Earnie Shavers (1944–2022), American retired professional boxer born Earnie Shaver Eddy Shaver (1962–2000), American country-rock guitarist, ar.

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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 Shaver

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 Shaver:

9
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Personality Number

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

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 Shaver?
The surname Shaver originates from English. Al Shaver, Canadian retired sportscaster, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame Alex Laurence Shaver, Canadian politician Billy Joe Shaver (1939–2020), American country music singer and songwriter Clem L. Shaver (1867–1954), American politician Daniel Shaver (1989–2016), American shooting victim Donald Shaver (1920–2018), Canadian pioneer in the poultry industry Dorothy Shaver (1893–1959), first woman in the United States to head a multimillion-dollar firm Earnie Shavers (1944–2022), American retired professional boxer born Earnie Shaver Eddy Shaver (1962–2000), American country-rock guitarist, ar.
What are the origins of the name Bill Shaver?
The name Bill Shaver combines two different traditions: the first name Bill has Greek roots, while the surname Shaver originates from English.
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