Dalilah vs Susan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Susan

Girl #1,137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,137
Total SSA Count
213
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sue, Susie, Suze

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dalilah Rank #1,051
Susan Rank #1,137

Dalilah is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1137 for Susan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dalilah ___

  • Dalilah Rose
  • Dalilah Mae
  • Dalilah June
  • Dalilah Grace
  • Dalilah Pearl
  • Dalilah Faye

Susan ___

  • Susan Marie
  • Susan Elizabeth
  • Susan Claire
  • Susan Ann
  • Susan Louise
  • Susan Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dalilah

Samson Solomon Miriam Esther Naomi

If you choose Susan

Barbara Linda Patricia Michael David

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalilah or Susan more popular?

Dalilah is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Susan at #1137 in the United States.

What do Dalilah and Susan mean?

Dalilah means "delicate, languishing" (Hebrew origin). Susan means "lily" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dalilah and Susan boy or girl names?

Dalilah is primarily a girl name. Susan is primarily a girl name.

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