Birdie vs Tilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tilly

Girl #952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#952
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Til, Tillie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Birdie Rank #754
Tilly Rank #952

Birdie is more popular, ranked #754 vs #952 for Tilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Birdie ___

  • Birdie Grace
  • Birdie Mae
  • Birdie June
  • Birdie Rose
  • Birdie Pearl
  • Birdie Lou

Tilly ___

  • Tilly Rose
  • Tilly Mae
  • Tilly Jane
  • Tilly Grace
  • Tilly Anne
  • Tilly Blythe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Birdie

Wren Clover Hazel Rufus Pearl

If you choose Tilly

Mabel Elsie Bertie Archie Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Birdie or Tilly more popular?

Birdie is more popular, ranked #754 compared to Tilly at #952 in the United States.

What do Birdie and Tilly mean?

Birdie means "little bird" (English origin). Tilly means "strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Birdie and Tilly boy or girl names?

Birdie is primarily a girl name. Tilly is primarily a girl name.

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