Julie vs Tilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julie

Girl #767 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin-Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#767
Total SSA Count
366
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, JuJu

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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

Julie Rank #767
Tilly Rank #952

Julie is more popular, ranked #767 vs #952 for Tilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Julie ___

  • Julie Anne
  • Julie Marie
  • Julie Grace
  • Julie Christine
  • Julie Ann
  • Julie Lynn

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 Julie

Sophie Claire Elise Nicolas Pierre

If you choose Tilly

Mabel Elsie Bertie Archie Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julie or Tilly more popular?

Julie is more popular, ranked #767 compared to Tilly at #952 in the United States.

What do Julie and Tilly mean?

Julie means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin-Greek origin). Tilly means "strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Julie and Tilly boy or girl names?

Julie is primarily a girl name. Tilly is primarily a girl name.

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