Marlon vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Marlon Rank #1,088

Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Is Marlon or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Billy mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Marlon and Billy boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.