Vaughn vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vaughn

Boy #1,188 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, junior"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Vaughn Rank #1,188

Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1188 for Vaughn.

Is Vaughn or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Vaughn at #1188 in the United States.

What do Vaughn and Billy mean?

Vaughn means "small, junior" (Welsh origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Vaughn and Billy boy or girl names?

Vaughn is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.