Genevieve vs Lilith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilith

Girl #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the night, night monster"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Mesopotamian English Pagan/Wiccan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#256
Total SSA Count
1,240
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lili

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Genevieve Rank #165
Lilith Rank #256

Genevieve is more popular, ranked #165 vs #256 for Lilith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Genevieve ___

  • Genevieve Rose
  • Genevieve Claire
  • Genevieve Louise
  • Genevieve Marie
  • Genevieve Anne
  • Genevieve Grace

Lilith ___

  • Lilith Rose
  • Lilith Mae
  • Lilith Grace
  • Lilith Fern
  • Lilith Snow
  • Lilith Moon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Genevieve

Sebastian Vivienne Theodore Isabelle Raphael

If you choose Lilith

Raven Damien Lyra Felix Cressida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genevieve or Lilith more popular?

Genevieve is more popular, ranked #165 compared to Lilith at #256 in the United States.

What do Genevieve and Lilith mean?

Genevieve means "tribe woman; woman of the people" (Germanic origin). Lilith means "of the night, night monster" (Hebrew origin).

Are Genevieve and Lilith boy or girl names?

Genevieve is primarily a girl name. Lilith is primarily a girl name.

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