Emilie vs Tillie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilie

Girl #1,386 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, industrious"

Origin: Latin Aemilius/aemulus

Cultural Roots

French German Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,386
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Mili

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Tillie

Girl #1,235 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle, strength in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,235
Total SSA Count
189
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Till, Til

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Popularity Comparison

Emilie Rank #1,386
Tillie Rank #1,235

Tillie is more popular, ranked #1235 vs #1386 for Emilie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emilie ___

  • Emilie Rose
  • Emilie Claire
  • Emilie Louise
  • Emilie Grace
  • Emilie Marie
  • Emilie Anne

Tillie ___

  • Tillie Rose
  • Tillie Mae
  • Tillie Jane
  • Tillie Grace
  • Tillie Bea
  • Tillie Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emilie

Charlotte Sophie Elise Hugo Louis

If you choose Tillie

Millie Nell Dot Archie Bertie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilie or Tillie more popular?

Tillie is more popular, ranked #1235 compared to Emilie at #1386 in the United States.

What do Emilie and Tillie mean?

Emilie means "rival, industrious" (Latin Aemilius/aemulus origin). Tillie means "mighty in battle, strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Emilie and Tillie boy or girl names?

Emilie is primarily a girl name. Tillie is primarily a girl name.

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