Lillian vs Lilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lillian

Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin lilium

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Lillian Rank #54

Lilly Rank #259

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 vs #259 for Lilly.

Is Lillian or Lilly more popular?

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 compared to Lilly at #259 in the United States.

What do Lillian and Lilly mean?

Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin). Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Lillian and Lilly boy or girl names?

Lillian is primarily a girl name. Lilly is primarily a girl name.