Jade vs Willow

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

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Willow

Girl #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
4,653
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Will, Wills, Willa

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Popularity Comparison

Jade Rank #84
Willow Rank #41

Willow is more popular, ranked #41 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

Willow ___

  • Willow Rose
  • Willow Jane
  • Willow Mae
  • Willow Grace
  • Willow Claire
  • Willow Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jade

Ruby Pearl Amber Jett Stone

If you choose Willow

Ivy Hazel Violet Jasper Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jade or Willow more popular?

Willow is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Jade at #84 in the United States.

What do Jade and Willow mean?

Jade means "jade stone, precious green gemstone" (Spanish (via French l'ejade) origin). Willow means "From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing" (English origin).

Are Jade and Willow boy or girl names?

Jade is primarily a girl name. Willow is primarily a girl name.

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