Billy vs Ty

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 #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

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Billy Rank #1,051

Ty Rank #858

Ty is more popular, ranked #858 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Billy or Ty more popular?

Ty is more popular, ranked #858 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Billy and Ty mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin).

Are Billy and Ty boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Ty is primarily a boy name.