Billy
BIL-ee
Popularity
#8009
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
389,442
Peak Year
#9,659 in 1934
First Recorded
1880
Style
Cute & Playful, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Billy is an English diminutive of William, meaning 'resolute protector'. It's a traditionally masculine name associated with strength and dependability.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Billy Joel
Iconic American singer-songwriter and pianist
Billy Crystal
American actor, comedian, and writer
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