Ember vs Tilden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tilden

Boy #3,105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fertile valley dweller"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,105
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Til, Tilly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ember Rank #137
Tilden Rank #3,105

Ember is more popular, ranked #137 vs #3105 for Tilden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ember ___

  • Ember Rose
  • Ember Jade
  • Ember Skye
  • Ember Wren
  • Ember Faye
  • Ember Dawn

Tilden ___

  • Tilden James
  • Tilden Cole
  • Tilden Grey
  • Tilden Wade
  • Tilden Reid
  • Tilden Hart

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ember

Ash Blaze Storm Hazel Willow

If you choose Tilden

Fletcher Sutton Dashiell Winona Holden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ember or Tilden more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Tilden at #3105 in the United States.

What do Ember and Tilden mean?

Ember means "ember, smoldering remnant" (Old Norse origin). Tilden means "fertile valley dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Ember and Tilden boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a girl name. Tilden is primarily a boy name.

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