Gary vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Billy mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Gary and Billy boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.