Lilian vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilian

Girl #558 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English Swedish French Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#558
Total SSA Count
542
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lil, Lillie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lilian Rank #558
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #558 for Lilian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilian ___

  • Lilian Rose
  • Lilian Grace
  • Lilian Mae
  • Lilian Claire
  • Lilian Jane
  • Lilian Pearl

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilian

Violet Cecelia Arthur Theodore Beatrice

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilian or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Lilian at #558 in the United States.

What do Lilian and Olivia mean?

Lilian means "lily flower" (Latin lilium origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Lilian and Olivia boy or girl names?

Lilian is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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