Nelle vs Tillie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelle

Girl #5,088 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Girl #1,235 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mighty in battle, strength in battle"

Origin: Germanic

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Nelle Rank #5,088

Tillie Rank #1,235

Tillie is more popular, ranked #1235 vs #5088 for Nelle.

Is Nelle or Tillie more popular?

Tillie is more popular, ranked #1235 compared to Nelle at #5088 in the United States.

What do Nelle and Tillie mean?

Nelle means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Latin origin). Tillie means "mighty in battle, strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Nelle and Tillie boy or girl names?

Nelle is primarily a girl name. Tillie is primarily a girl name.