Wren vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wren

Boy #1,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small songbird"

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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Wren Rank #1,027

Billy Rank #1,051

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Wren or Billy more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Wren and Billy mean?

Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Wren and Billy boy or girl names?

Wren is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.