Billy vs Willy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Billy

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector, determined guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English German Dutch American

37 High Risk

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Billy Rank #1,051

Willy Rank #4,354

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #4354 for Willy.

Is Billy or Willy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Willy at #4354 in the United States.

What do Billy and Willy mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Willy means "resolute protector, determined guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Billy and Willy boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Willy is primarily a boy name.