Jessie vs Tilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
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Popularity Comparison

Jessie Rank #807
Tilly Rank #952

Jessie is more popular, ranked #807 vs #952 for Tilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jessie ___

  • Jessie Mae
  • Jessie Ann
  • Jessie Lynn
  • Jessie Rae
  • Jessie Claire
  • Jessie June

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 Jessie

Katie Lucy Lily Molly Sam

If you choose Tilly

Mabel Elsie Bertie Archie Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jessie or Tilly more popular?

Jessie is more popular, ranked #807 compared to Tilly at #952 in the United States.

What do Jessie and Tilly mean?

Jessie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew/Scottish origin). Tilly means "strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Jessie and Tilly boy or girl names?

Jessie is primarily a girl name. Tilly is primarily a girl name.

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