Bill Wilber

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bill Wilber — Greek
168K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bill Wilber 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 Wilber: Bob Wilber (1928–2019), American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, and band leader Del Quentin Wilber, American journalist Del Wilber, American baseball player Donald Wilber, American author and spy Doreen Wilber, American archer Ken Wilber (born 1949), American writer and major proponent of integral theory Kyle Wilber (born 1989), American football player Richard Wilber (1921–2017), Gunner's Mate WWII Wiber, surname Wilbur (name), surname and given name 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: Wilber

English

Bob Wilber (1928–2019), American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, and band leader Del Quentin Wilber, American journalist Del Wilber, American baseball player Donald Wilber, American author and spy Doreen Wilber, American archer Ken Wilber (born 1949), American writer and major proponent of integral theory Kyle Wilber (born 1989), American football player Richard Wilber (1921–2017), Gunner's Mate WWII Wiber, surname Wilbur (name), surname and given name

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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 Wilber

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 Wilber:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Wilber?
The surname Wilber originates from English. Bob Wilber (1928–2019), American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, and band leader Del Quentin Wilber, American journalist Del Wilber, American baseball player Donald Wilber, American author and spy Doreen Wilber, American archer Ken Wilber (born 1949), American writer and major proponent of integral theory Kyle Wilber (born 1989), American football player Richard Wilber (1921–2017), Gunner's Mate WWII Wiber, surname Wilbur (name), surname and given name
What are the origins of the name Bill Wilber?
The name Bill Wilber combines two different traditions: the first name Bill has Greek roots, while the surname Wilber originates from English.
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