Billy vs Zechariah

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 #902 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian American Ethiopian

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Billy Rank #1,051

Zechariah Rank #902

Zechariah is more popular, ranked #902 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Billy or Zechariah more popular?

Zechariah is more popular, ranked #902 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Billy and Zechariah mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Zechariah means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Billy and Zechariah boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Zechariah is primarily a boy name.