Billy

Boy's name

Billy is a diminutive form of the name William, which is of Old German origin meaning "will" or "desire" and "helmet" or "protection."

Meaning Driven, protection
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 210 Falling
Peak year 1934

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Names Starting With B

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Billy Joel - Singer-songwriter, "Piano Man"
  • Billy Crystal - Actor, comedian, "When Harry Met Sally"
  • Billy Bob Thornton - Actor, director, "Sling Blade"
  • Billy Dee Williams - Actor, "Star Wars" as Lando Calrissian
  • Billy Zane - Actor, "Titanic"
  • Billy Idol - Musician, "Rebel Yell"
  • Billy Corgan - Musician, Smashing Pumpkins frontman
  • Billy Crudup - Actor, "Almost Famous"
  • Billy Campbell - Actor, "The Rocketeer"
  • Billy Gardell - Actor, comedian, "Mike & Molly"

Brothers for Billy

Boy names closely related to Billy

Bobby Kristopher Jaydon Ronnie Rayden Jon Zechariah Aidyn

Sisters for Billy

Girl names closely related to Billy

Annalee Emmarie Jaylee Katelynn Emerie Heavenly Ally Bellamy

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Billy

Bill Billie Billye Guillermo Liam Will Willa William

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