Monroe vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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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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Monroe Rank #1,282

Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Monroe or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Billy mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Monroe and Billy boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.