Billy vs Minnie

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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Girl #2,763 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic (via Wilhelmina)

English American Scottish

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Billy Rank #1,051

Minnie Rank #2,763

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #2763 for Minnie.

Is Billy or Minnie more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Minnie at #2763 in the United States.

What do Billy and Minnie mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Minnie means "resolute protector" (Germanic (via Wilhelmina) origin).

Are Billy and Minnie boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Minnie is primarily a girl name.