Jo vs Lilla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jo

Girl #4,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God will add, God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,308
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Lilla

Girl #4,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Hungarian Swedish Finnish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,304
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lil, Lily

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jo Rank #4,308
Lilla Rank #4,304

Lilla is more popular, ranked #4304 vs #4308 for Jo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jo ___

  • Jo Ellen
  • Jo Marie
  • Jo Ann
  • Jo Louise
  • Jo Elise
  • Jo Catherine

Lilla ___

  • Lilla Rose
  • Lilla Mae
  • Lilla Jane
  • Lilla Claire
  • Lilla Grace
  • Lilla Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jo

Meg Beth Amy Scout Finn

If you choose Lilla

Flora Violet Hugo Finn Astrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jo or Lilla more popular?

Lilla is more popular, ranked #4304 compared to Jo at #4308 in the United States.

What do Jo and Lilla mean?

Jo means "God will add, God will increase" (Hebrew origin). Lilla means "lily flower" (Latin origin).

Are Jo and Lilla boy or girl names?

Jo is primarily a girl name. Lilla is primarily a girl name.

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