Billy vs Nova

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 #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Billy Rank #1,051

Nova Rank #1,180

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Billy or Nova more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Billy and Nova mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Billy and Nova boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.