♂ Name Billy
Billy is a ♂ boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Billy?
Billy is a diminutive of the name Bill, which derived from William and is of Old High German origin.
What does the name Billy mean?
Billy means “resolute protector” (from Old High German “willio” = will/desire + “helm” = protection/helmet).
Pronunciation of Billy
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Popularity of the name Billy
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Billy in the Top 50 Names
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
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| 🇦🇺 Australia | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
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