Jimmy vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Jimmy Rank #860

Billy Rank #1,051

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Jimmy or Billy more popular?

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Jimmy and Billy mean?

Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Jimmy and Billy boy or girl names?

Jimmy is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.