Billy vs Crosby

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 #1,202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"village of the cross, farm by the cross"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Billy Rank #1,051

Crosby Rank #1,202

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1202 for Crosby.

Is Billy or Crosby more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Crosby at #1202 in the United States.

What do Billy and Crosby mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Crosby means "village of the cross, farm by the cross" (Old Norse origin).

Are Billy and Crosby boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Crosby is primarily a boy name.