Etta vs Tilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Etta

Girl #976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Italian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#976
Total SSA Count
266
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ettie

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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

Etta Rank #976
Tilly Rank #952

Tilly is more popular, ranked #952 vs #976 for Etta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Etta ___

  • Etta Rose
  • Etta Jane
  • Etta Mae
  • Etta Louise
  • Etta Claire

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 Etta

Hazel Pearl Leo Mabel Otto

If you choose Tilly

Mabel Elsie Bertie Archie Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Etta or Tilly more popular?

Tilly is more popular, ranked #952 compared to Etta at #976 in the United States.

What do Etta and Tilly mean?

Etta means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). Tilly means "strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Etta and Tilly boy or girl names?

Etta is primarily a girl name. Tilly is primarily a girl name.

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