Lilly vs Mallory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilly

Girl #259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#259
Total SSA Count
1,217
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lil

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Mallory

Girl #412 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"unfortunate, ill-omened"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#412
Total SSA Count
765
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mal, Mally

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Popularity Comparison

Lilly Rank #259
Mallory Rank #412

Lilly is more popular, ranked #259 vs #412 for Mallory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilly ___

  • Lilly Rose
  • Lilly Mae
  • Lilly Grace
  • Lilly Ann
  • Lilly Jane
  • Lilly Beth

Mallory ___

  • Mallory Jane
  • Mallory Kate
  • Mallory Anne
  • Mallory Grace
  • Mallory Claire
  • Mallory Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

If you choose Mallory

Courtney Whitney Kelsey Trevor Spencer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilly or Mallory more popular?

Lilly is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Mallory at #412 in the United States.

What do Lilly and Mallory mean?

Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin). Mallory means "unfortunate, ill-omened" (Old French origin).

Are Lilly and Mallory boy or girl names?

Lilly is primarily a girl name. Mallory is primarily a girl name.

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