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Fox vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fox

Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,113
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Fox Rank #1,113
Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1113 for Fox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fox or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Fox at #1113 in the United States.

What do Fox and Billy mean?

Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Fox and Billy boy or girl names?

Fox is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.

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