Bill

Bill is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Bill isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Bill is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Bill was, in the past month, the 1691st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Bill is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Bill was viewed 63 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Bill's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Bill is most adored in Minnesota, Oregon and New York.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Bill.

Most popular breeds named Bill:

1. German Shepherd
2. Chihuahua
3. American Pitbull Terrier
4. Labrador Retriever
5. Border Collie

• A cocker spaniel named Bill appeared in the comic book Boule et Bill by Jean Roba.

Bill is found in these categories:

independent

The name's human-like quality and simplicity convey a sense of self-reliance and autonomy.

lazy

Bill rhymes with chill, perfectly describing a laid-back pooch.