Billy vs Marlon

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 #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Billy Rank #1,051

Marlon Rank #1,088

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Is Billy or Marlon more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Billy and Marlon mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin).

Are Billy and Marlon boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Marlon is primarily a boy name.