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    Billy

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Billy

    Billy

    Unisex
    german
    2 syllables

    Billy is a german unisex name meaning "From the name william; nickname for william resolute protector often used as an independent name".

    Parents who choose Billy pick a unisex name from the german tradition, meaning "From the name william; nickname for william resolute protector often used as an independent name". It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    german
    Gender
    Unisex
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    From the name william; nickname for william resolute protector often used as an independent name

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Billy

    Very rare in US records

    What does Billy mean?

    Billy is a unisex name of german origin meaning "From the name william; nickname for william resolute protector often used as an independent name".

    Is Billy a rare name?

    Yes. Billy does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Brother names that go with Billy

    WilliamHenryPaulRaymondLukasLeon

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    Names with a similar meaning to Billy

    Billy means "From the name william; nickname for william resolute protector often used as an independent name" — these names share that spirit.

    • William — "Resolute protector" (german)
    • Liam — "Strong-willed warrior and protector" (irish)

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