Montgomery vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Montgomery

Boy #1,089 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Gomeric's mountain, power mountain"

Origin: Old French/Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,089
Total SSA Count: 199
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

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Zavier Bryant Ira

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Billy

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,051
Total SSA Count: 210
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Langston Blaise Gordon Kamryn

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Popularity Comparison

Montgomery Rank #1,089

Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1089 for Montgomery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montgomery or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Montgomery at #1089 in the United States.

What do Montgomery and Billy mean?

Montgomery means "Gomeric's mountain, power mountain" (Old French/Germanic origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Montgomery and Billy boy or girl names?

Montgomery is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.

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