Lillian vs Zoe

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

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Popularity Comparison

Lillian Rank #54
Zoe Rank #29

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 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

Zoe ___

  • Zoe Grace
  • Zoe Anne
  • Zoe Elizabeth
  • Zoe Mae
  • Zoe Kate
  • Zoe Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lillian

Violet Iris Henry Theodore Eloise

If you choose Zoe

Chloe Mia Leo Max Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lillian or Zoe more popular?

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 compared to Lillian at #54 in the United States.

What do Lillian and Zoe mean?

Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin). Zoe means "life" (Greek zoe origin).

Are Lillian and Zoe boy or girl names?

Lillian is primarily a girl name. Zoe is primarily a girl name.

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