Zev vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zev

Boy #908 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Zev Rank #908

Billy Rank #1,051

Zev is more popular, ranked #908 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Zev or Billy more popular?

Zev is more popular, ranked #908 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Zev and Billy mean?

Zev means "wolf" (Hebrew origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Zev and Billy boy or girl names?

Zev is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.