Billy
Meaning
"resolute protector"
Origin: Old German via Norman French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,051
- Total SSA Count
- 210
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Bill, Bills
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"resolute protector"
Origin: Old German via Norman French
"free woman"
Origin: French
Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1051 for Billy.
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Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.
Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).
Billy is primarily a boy name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.