Billy vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Billy

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Billy Rank #1,051

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Billy or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Billy and Richard mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Billy and Richard boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.