Gordon vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

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Gordon Rank #1,090

Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Is Gordon or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Billy mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Gordon and Billy boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.