Ash vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Ash Rank #1,152

Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1152 for Ash.

Is Ash or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Ash at #1152 in the United States.

What do Ash and Billy mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Ash and Billy boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.