Imogen vs Tilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imogen

Girl #1,127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden, girl"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

British English Welsh Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,127
Total SSA Count
214
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Immy, Genie, Immo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Imogen Rank #1,127
Tilly Rank #952

Tilly is more popular, ranked #952 vs #1127 for Imogen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imogen ___

  • Imogen Rose
  • Imogen Grace
  • Imogen Jane
  • Imogen Claire
  • Imogen Louise
  • Imogen Violet

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 Imogen

Cordelia Rosalind Beatrice Felix Hugo

If you choose Tilly

Mabel Elsie Bertie Archie Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imogen or Tilly more popular?

Tilly is more popular, ranked #952 compared to Imogen at #1127 in the United States.

What do Imogen and Tilly mean?

Imogen means "maiden, girl" (Celtic origin). Tilly means "strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Imogen and Tilly boy or girl names?

Imogen is primarily a girl name. Tilly is primarily a girl name.

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