Billy vs Jakob

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 #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

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Billy Rank #1,051

Jakob Rank #1,123

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Is Billy or Jakob more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Billy and Jakob mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Billy and Jakob boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.