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Tillie vs Shelly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tillie

Girl #1,235 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle, strength in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,235
Total SSA Count
189
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Shelly

Girl #4,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow on a ledge"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,599
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

23 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Tillie Rank #1,235
Shelly Rank #4,599

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tillie or Shelly more popular?

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

What do Tillie and Shelly mean?

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

Are Tillie and Shelly boy or girl names?

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

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