Lilly vs Overton

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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Overton

Boy #42,324 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"upper settlement, settlement above the valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,324
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ovie, Otto, Ton

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Popularity Comparison

Lilly Rank #259
Overton Rank #42,324

Lilly is more popular, ranked #259 vs #42324 for Overton.

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

Overton ___

  • Overton James
  • Overton Reed
  • Overton Cole
  • Overton Grant
  • Overton Elliot

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

If you choose Overton

Ashton Weston Preston Colton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilly or Overton more popular?

Lilly is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Overton at #42324 in the United States.

What do Lilly and Overton mean?

Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin). Overton means "upper settlement, settlement above the valley" (Old English origin).

Are Lilly and Overton boy or girl names?

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

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