Richard vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Billy Rank #1,051

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Richard or Billy more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Richard and Billy mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Richard and Billy boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.