Lilly vs Lillian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilly

Girl #259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin lilium

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Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower, pure"

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Lilly Rank #259

Lillian Rank #54

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

Is Lilly or Lillian more popular?

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

What do Lilly and Lillian mean?

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

Are Lilly and Lillian boy or girl names?

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