Rodney vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Rodney Rank #1,086

Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1086 for Rodney.

Is Rodney or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Rodney at #1086 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Billy mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Rodney and Billy boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.