Joan vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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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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Joan Rank #1,014

Billy Rank #1,051

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Joan or Billy more popular?

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Joan and Billy mean?

Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Joan and Billy boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.