Bishop vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bishop

Boy #1,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, superintendent"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Bishop Rank #1,194

Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1194 for Bishop.

Is Bishop or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Bishop at #1194 in the United States.

What do Bishop and Billy mean?

Bishop means "overseer, superintendent" (Greek origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Bishop and Billy boy or girl names?

Bishop is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.