Billy vs Vaughn

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 #1,188 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, junior"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Billy Rank #1,051

Vaughn Rank #1,188

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1188 for Vaughn.

Is Billy or Vaughn more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Vaughn at #1188 in the United States.

What do Billy and Vaughn mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Vaughn means "small, junior" (Welsh origin).

Are Billy and Vaughn boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Vaughn is primarily a boy name.