Lilith vs Sylvie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilith

Girl #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the night, night monster"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Mesopotamian English Pagan/Wiccan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#256
Total SSA Count
1,240
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lili

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sylvie

Girl #360 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"forest, wood"

Origin: Latin (silva)

Cultural Roots

French Belgian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#360
Total SSA Count
868
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Syl, Vie, Sylv

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lilith Rank #256
Sylvie Rank #360

Lilith is more popular, ranked #256 vs #360 for Sylvie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilith ___

  • Lilith Rose
  • Lilith Mae
  • Lilith Grace
  • Lilith Fern
  • Lilith Snow
  • Lilith Moon

Sylvie ___

  • Sylvie Rose
  • Sylvie Claire
  • Sylvie Marie
  • Sylvie Anne
  • Sylvie Grace
  • Sylvie Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilith

Raven Damien Lyra Felix Cressida

If you choose Sylvie

Margot Cleo Felix Jules Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilith or Sylvie more popular?

Lilith is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Sylvie at #360 in the United States.

What do Lilith and Sylvie mean?

Lilith means "of the night, night monster" (Hebrew origin). Sylvie means "forest, wood" (Latin (silva) origin).

Are Lilith and Sylvie boy or girl names?

Lilith is primarily a girl name. Sylvie is primarily a girl name.

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