Grenville vs Lilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grenville

Boy #42,381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Large or great settlement (from French grande ville)"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

Cultural Roots

English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,381
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gren, Ville, Grenny

Playground Safety Score

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Lilly

Girl #259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#259
Total SSA Count
1,217
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Grenville Rank #42,381
Lilly Rank #259

Lilly is more popular, ranked #259 vs #42381 for Grenville.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grenville ___

  • Grenville James
  • Grenville William
  • Grenville Arthur
  • Grenville Henry
  • Grenville Edward

Lilly ___

  • Lilly Rose
  • Lilly Mae
  • Lilly Grace
  • Lilly Ann
  • Lilly Jane
  • Lilly Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grenville

Granville Orville Stafford Barnwell Hartley

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grenville or Lilly more popular?

Lilly is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Grenville at #42381 in the United States.

What do Grenville and Lilly mean?

Grenville means "Large or great settlement (from French grande ville)" (Anglo-Norman French origin). Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Grenville and Lilly boy or girl names?

Grenville is primarily a boy name. Lilly is primarily a girl name.

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