Brendan vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Billy Rank #1,051

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Brendan or Billy more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Billy mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Brendan and Billy boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.