Billy vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Billy

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Billy Rank #1,051

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Billy or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Billy and Alec mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Billy and Alec boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.