Ty vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ty

Boy #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Ty Rank #858

Billy Rank #1,051

Ty is more popular, ranked #858 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Ty or Billy more popular?

Ty is more popular, ranked #858 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Ty and Billy mean?

Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Ty and Billy boy or girl names?

Ty is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.