Billy vs Rian

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 #1,263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic British

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Billy Rank #1,051

Rian Rank #1,263

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1263 for Rian.

Is Billy or Rian more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Rian at #1263 in the United States.

What do Billy and Rian mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Rian means "little king" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Billy and Rian boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Rian is primarily a boy name.