Billy vs Archibald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Billy

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

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Boy #1,179 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"genuine, bold"

Origin: Germanic

Scottish English American

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Billy Rank #1,051

Archibald Rank #1,179

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1179 for Archibald.

Is Billy or Archibald more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Archibald at #1179 in the United States.

What do Billy and Archibald mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Archibald means "genuine, bold" (Germanic origin).

Are Billy and Archibald boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Archibald is primarily a boy name.