Teddy vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teddy

Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Teddy Rank #898

Billy Rank #1,051

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Teddy or Billy more popular?

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Teddy and Billy mean?

Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Teddy and Billy boy or girl names?

Teddy is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.