Lillian vs Willow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Willow

Girl #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
4,653
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Will, Wills, Willa

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lillian Rank #54
Willow Rank #41

Willow is more popular, ranked #41 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

Willow ___

  • Willow Rose
  • Willow Jane
  • Willow Mae
  • Willow Grace
  • Willow Claire
  • Willow Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lillian

Violet Iris Henry Theodore Eloise

If you choose Willow

Ivy Hazel Violet Jasper Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lillian or Willow more popular?

Willow is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Lillian at #54 in the United States.

What do Lillian and Willow mean?

Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin). Willow means "From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing" (English origin).

Are Lillian and Willow boy or girl names?

Lillian is primarily a girl name. Willow is primarily a girl name.

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