Jade vs Lillian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jade

Girl #84 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"jade stone, precious green gemstone"

Origin: Spanish (via French l'ejade)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Chinese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#84
Total SSA Count
2,931
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jade Rank #84
Lillian Rank #54

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 vs #84 for Jade.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jade ___

  • Jade Marie
  • Jade Elise
  • Jade Nicole
  • Jade Renee
  • Jade Isabelle
  • Jade Alexandra

Lillian ___

  • Lillian Rose
  • Lillian Grace
  • Lillian Mae
  • Lillian Marie
  • Lillian Anne
  • Lillian Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jade

Ruby Pearl Amber Jett Stone

If you choose Lillian

Violet Iris Henry Theodore Eloise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jade or Lillian more popular?

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 compared to Jade at #84 in the United States.

What do Jade and Lillian mean?

Jade means "jade stone, precious green gemstone" (Spanish (via French l'ejade) origin). Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin).

Are Jade and Lillian boy or girl names?

Jade is primarily a girl name. Lillian is primarily a girl name.

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