Billy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Billy Name at a Glance

Name	Billy
Meaning	Nickname for William 'resolute protector' often used as an independent name.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Billy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Billy means “Nickname for William 'resolute protector' often used as an independent name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Billy Name Origin

Our database records Billy under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Billy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Billy is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Billy

When considering Billy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.