Alys vs Tilley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alys

Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,224
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aly, Ali, Lys

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Tilley

Girl #5,049 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Old High German via Matilda

Cultural Roots

English British Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,049
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Till, Tils

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Popularity Comparison

Alys Rank #5,224
Tilley Rank #5,049

Tilley is more popular, ranked #5049 vs #5224 for Alys.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alys ___

  • Alys Meredith
  • Alys Eirwen
  • Alys Rose
  • Alys Seren
  • Alys Faye
  • Alys Blanche

Tilley ___

  • Tilley Rose
  • Tilley Mae
  • Tilley Grace
  • Tilley June
  • Tilley Pearl
  • Tilley Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alys

Rhys Bethan Eirlys Seren Gawain

If you choose Tilley

Maisie Elsie Winnie Bertie Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alys or Tilley more popular?

Tilley is more popular, ranked #5049 compared to Alys at #5224 in the United States.

What do Alys and Tilley mean?

Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin). Tilley means "mighty in battle" (Old High German via Matilda origin).

Are Alys and Tilley boy or girl names?

Alys is primarily a girl name. Tilley is primarily a girl name.

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