Caroline vs Lilith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caroline

Girl #92 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman, free man"

Origin: Germanic (Karl)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#92
Total SSA Count
2,720
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carrie, Caro, Carol

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Lilith

Girl #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the night, night monster"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Mesopotamian English Pagan/Wiccan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#256
Total SSA Count
1,240
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lili

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Popularity Comparison

Caroline Rank #92
Lilith Rank #256

Caroline is more popular, ranked #92 vs #256 for Lilith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caroline ___

  • Caroline Grace
  • Caroline Anne
  • Caroline Rose
  • Caroline Elizabeth
  • Caroline Jane
  • Caroline Claire

Lilith ___

  • Lilith Rose
  • Lilith Mae
  • Lilith Grace
  • Lilith Fern
  • Lilith Snow
  • Lilith Moon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caroline

Charlotte Eleanor William Henry Josephine

If you choose Lilith

Raven Damien Lyra Felix Cressida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caroline or Lilith more popular?

Caroline is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Lilith at #256 in the United States.

What do Caroline and Lilith mean?

Caroline means "free woman, free man" (Germanic (Karl) origin). Lilith means "of the night, night monster" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caroline and Lilith boy or girl names?

Caroline is primarily a girl name. Lilith is primarily a girl name.

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