Lillain vs Wilmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilmer

Boy #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute fame, desired renown"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,848
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lillain Rank #38,762
Wilmer Rank #1,848

Wilmer is more popular, ranked #1848 vs #38762 for Lillain.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lillain ___

  • Lillain Rose
  • Lillain Mae
  • Lillain Grace
  • Lillain Pearl
  • Lillain June

Wilmer ___

  • Wilmer James
  • Wilmer Lee
  • Wilmer Ray
  • Wilmer Arthur
  • Wilmer Eugene
  • Wilmer Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lillain

Violet Pearl Clarence Florence

If you choose Wilmer

Elmer Millie Clarence Mabel Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lillain or Wilmer more popular?

Wilmer is more popular, ranked #1848 compared to Lillain at #38762 in the United States.

What do Lillain and Wilmer mean?

Lillain means "lily flower" (Latin origin). Wilmer means "resolute fame, desired renown" (Old German origin).

Are Lillain and Wilmer boy or girl names?

Lillain is primarily a girl name. Wilmer is primarily a boy name.

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