Billy vs Mathew

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 #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Billy Rank #1,051

Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Billy or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Billy and Mathew mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Billy and Mathew boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.