Billy vs Bishop

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 #1,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, superintendent"

Origin: Greek

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Billy Rank #1,051

Bishop Rank #1,194

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1194 for Bishop.

Is Billy or Bishop more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Bishop at #1194 in the United States.

What do Billy and Bishop mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Bishop means "overseer, superintendent" (Greek origin).

Are Billy and Bishop boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Bishop is primarily a boy name.