Billy vs Elisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#851
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lish

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Billy Rank #1,051
Elisha Rank #851

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 vs #1051 for Billy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Billy ___

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

Elisha ___

  • Elisha James
  • Elisha Cole
  • Elisha Dean
  • Elisha Grant
  • Elisha Ray
  • Elisha Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Billy

Bobby Tommy Jimmy Johnny Betty

If you choose Elisha

Elijah Isaiah Micah Caleb Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Billy or Elisha more popular?

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Billy and Elisha mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Billy and Elisha boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Elisha is primarily a boy name.

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