Billy vs Joan

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 #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Billy Rank #1,051

Joan Rank #1,014

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Billy or Joan more popular?

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Billy and Joan mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Billy and Joan boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Joan is primarily a boy name.