Lilly vs Navy

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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Navy

Girl #337 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark blue, naval fleet"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#337
Total SSA Count
929
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nav

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Popularity Comparison

Lilly Rank #259
Navy Rank #337

Lilly is more popular, ranked #259 vs #337 for Navy.

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

Navy ___

  • Navy Rose
  • Navy Blue
  • Navy Pearl
  • Navy Grace
  • Navy Wren
  • Navy Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

If you choose Navy

Slate Indigo River Scout Stone

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilly or Navy more popular?

Lilly is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Navy at #337 in the United States.

What do Lilly and Navy mean?

Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin). Navy means "dark blue, naval fleet" (English origin).

Are Lilly and Navy boy or girl names?

Lilly is primarily a girl name. Navy is primarily a girl name.

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