Brynn vs Lilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brynn

Girl #384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, mound"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#384
Total SSA Count
817
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bry, Brie, Brykins

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lilly

Girl #259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#259
Total SSA Count
1,217
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lil

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Brynn Rank #384
Lilly Rank #259

Lilly is more popular, ranked #259 vs #384 for Brynn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brynn ___

  • Brynn Elizabeth
  • Brynn Elise
  • Brynn Marie
  • Brynn Avery
  • Brynn Nicole
  • Brynn Noelle

Lilly ___

  • Lilly Rose
  • Lilly Mae
  • Lilly Grace
  • Lilly Ann
  • Lilly Jane
  • Lilly Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brynn

Quinn Piper Sloane Reid Cade

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brynn or Lilly more popular?

Lilly is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Brynn at #384 in the United States.

What do Brynn and Lilly mean?

Brynn means "hill, mound" (Welsh origin). Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Brynn and Lilly boy or girl names?

Brynn is primarily a girl name. Lilly is primarily a girl name.

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