Lilly vs Oliver

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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Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
15,343
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ollie, Oli

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Popularity Comparison

Lilly Rank #259
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #259 for Lilly.

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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilly or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lilly at #259 in the United States.

What do Lilly and Oliver mean?

Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Lilly and Oliver boy or girl names?

Lilly is primarily a girl name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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