Shelly vs Tillie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shelly

Girl #4,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow on a ledge"

Origin: Old English

English American

23 High Risk

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Girl #1,235 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mighty in battle, strength in battle"

Origin: Germanic

English German American British

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Shelly Rank #4,599

Tillie Rank #1,235

Tillie is more popular, ranked #1235 vs #4599 for Shelly.

Is Shelly or Tillie more popular?

Tillie is more popular, ranked #1235 compared to Shelly at #4599 in the United States.

What do Shelly and Tillie mean?

Shelly means "meadow on a ledge" (Old English origin). Tillie means "mighty in battle, strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Shelly and Tillie boy or girl names?

Shelly is primarily a girl name. Tillie is primarily a girl name.