Lillian vs Lulu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lillian

Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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Girl #3,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl; precious gem"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic English German American African

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Lillian Rank #54

Lulu Rank #3,443

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 vs #3443 for Lulu.

Is Lillian or Lulu more popular?

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 compared to Lulu at #3443 in the United States.

What do Lillian and Lulu mean?

Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin). Lulu means "pearl; precious gem" (Arabic origin).

Are Lillian and Lulu boy or girl names?

Lillian is primarily a girl name. Lulu is primarily a girl name.