Nova vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Nova Rank #1,180

Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Nova or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Nova and Billy mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Nova and Billy boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.