Mathew vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Mathew Rank #941

Billy Rank #1,051

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Mathew or Billy more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Billy mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Mathew and Billy boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.