Billy vs Gio

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

Playground Safety Score

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Gio

Boy #1,163 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,163
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Billy Rank #1,051
Gio Rank #1,163

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1163 for Gio.

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

Gio ___

  • Gio Marco
  • Gio Luca
  • Gio Dante
  • Gio Cruz
  • Gio Reed
  • Gio James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Billy

Bobby Tommy Jimmy Johnny Betty

If you choose Gio

Luca Marco Sofia Aria Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Billy or Gio more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Gio at #1163 in the United States.

What do Billy and Gio mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Gio means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Billy and Gio boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Gio is primarily a boy name.

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