Lillian vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lillian

Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#54
Total SSA Count
3,882
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lil, Lillie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lillian Rank #54
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #54 for Lillian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lillian ___

  • Lillian Rose
  • Lillian Grace
  • Lillian Mae
  • Lillian Marie
  • Lillian Anne
  • Lillian Jean

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lillian

Violet Iris Henry Theodore Eloise

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lillian or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lillian at #54 in the United States.

What do Lillian and Noah mean?

Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lillian and Noah boy or girl names?

Lillian is primarily a girl name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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