Billy vs Neil

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 #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Billy Rank #1,051

Neil Rank #866

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Billy or Neil more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Billy and Neil mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Billy and Neil boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.