Crosby vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Crosby

Boy #1,202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"village of the cross, farm by the cross"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,202
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Billy

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,051
Total SSA Count
210
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Crosby Rank #1,202
Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1202 for Crosby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crosby or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Crosby at #1202 in the United States.

What do Crosby and Billy mean?

Crosby means "village of the cross, farm by the cross" (Old Norse origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Crosby and Billy boy or girl names?

Crosby is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.

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