Mike vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

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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Mike Rank #1,011

Billy Rank #1,051

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Mike or Billy more popular?

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Mike and Billy mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Mike and Billy boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.