Caroline vs Lillian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caroline

Girl #92 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free woman, free man"

Origin: Germanic (Karl)

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Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

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Caroline Rank #92

Lillian Rank #54

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 vs #92 for Caroline.

Is Caroline or Lillian more popular?

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 compared to Caroline at #92 in the United States.

What do Caroline and Lillian mean?

Caroline means "free woman, free man" (Germanic (Karl) origin). Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin).

Are Caroline and Lillian boy or girl names?

Caroline is primarily a girl name. Lillian is primarily a girl name.