Billy vs Emory

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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Emory

Girl #330 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home strength, brave power"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#330
Total SSA Count
940
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Popularity Comparison

Billy Rank #1,051
Emory Rank #330

Emory is more popular, ranked #330 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

Emory ___

  • Emory Grace
  • Emory Jane
  • Emory Marie
  • Emory Claire
  • Emory Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Billy

Bobby Tommy Jimmy Johnny Betty

If you choose Emory

Avery Logan Sawyer Quinn Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Billy or Emory more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Billy and Emory mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Emory means "home strength, brave power" (Germanic origin).

Are Billy and Emory boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a girl name.

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