Howard vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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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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Howard Rank #1,056

Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Billy mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Howard and Billy boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.