Cynthia vs Tilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cynthia

Girl #827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Mount Cynthus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#827
Total SSA Count
331
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cindy, Cyndi, Cyn

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Cynthia Rank #827
Tilly Rank #952

Cynthia is more popular, ranked #827 vs #952 for Tilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cynthia ___

  • Cynthia Marie
  • Cynthia Ann
  • Cynthia Louise
  • Cynthia Grace
  • Cynthia Jean
  • Cynthia Elizabeth

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 Cynthia

Patricia Sandra Deborah Gregory Ronald

If you choose Tilly

Mabel Elsie Bertie Archie Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cynthia or Tilly more popular?

Cynthia is more popular, ranked #827 compared to Tilly at #952 in the United States.

What do Cynthia and Tilly mean?

Cynthia means "woman from Mount Cynthus" (Greek origin). Tilly means "strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Cynthia and Tilly boy or girl names?

Cynthia is primarily a girl name. Tilly is primarily a girl name.

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