Tillie vs Nelle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tillie

Girl #1,235 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mighty in battle, strength in battle"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #5,088 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Tillie Rank #1,235

Nelle Rank #5,088

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

Is Tillie or Nelle more popular?

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

What do Tillie and Nelle mean?

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

Are Tillie and Nelle boy or girl names?

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