Billy vs Byron

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 #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Billy Rank #1,051

Byron Rank #884

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Billy or Byron more popular?

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Billy and Byron mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Billy and Byron boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.