Jerry vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

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

Jerry Rank #868

Billy Rank #1,051

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Jerry or Billy more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Billy mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Jerry and Billy boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.