Resolute protector and God will add
A compound name combining Billy, a diminutive of William, and Joe, a diminutive of Joseph. It merges the Germanic roots of 'resolute protector' with the Hebrew meaning 'He will add.' This style of double-barreled name is characteristic of mid-20th century American naming traditions.
Less common today
Billyjoe isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,102 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Lead singer and guitarist of Green Day
Texas country music singer and songwriter
Former NFL quarterback
Subject of the song Ode to Billie Joe · Ode to Billie Joe (Song)
