Billy vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Billy

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Billy Rank #1,051

Jerry Rank #868

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Billy or Jerry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Billy and Jerry mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Billy and Jerry boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.