Bastian vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bastian

Boy #1,003 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"venerable, revered"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Spanish French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,003
Total SSA Count
224
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bast, Bash, Bas

Playground Safety Score

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Billy

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,051
Total SSA Count
210
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bill, Bills

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bastian Rank #1,003
Billy Rank #1,051

Bastian is more popular, ranked #1003 vs #1051 for Billy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bastian ___

  • Bastian James
  • Bastian Cole
  • Bastian Luca
  • Bastian Finn
  • Bastian Alexander
  • Bastian Grey

Billy ___

  • Billy Ray
  • Billy Joe
  • Billy Dean
  • Billy James
  • Billy Lee
  • Billy Gene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bastian

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If you choose Billy

Bobby Tommy Jimmy Johnny Betty

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bastian or Billy more popular?

Bastian is more popular, ranked #1003 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Bastian and Billy mean?

Bastian means "venerable, revered" (Greek origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Bastian and Billy boy or girl names?

Bastian is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.

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