Lily vs Tong

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lily

Girl #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24
Total SSA Count
6,093
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lil

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Popularity Comparison

Lily Rank #24
Tong Rank #39,200

Lily is more popular, ranked #24 vs #39200 for Tong.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lily ___

  • Lily Grace
  • Lily Anne
  • Lily Rose
  • Lily Jane
  • Lily Mae
  • Lily Kate

Tong ___

  • Tong Wei
  • Tong Jun
  • Tong Li
  • Tong Ming
  • Tong Kai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lily

Oliver Violet Jack Iris Jasper

If you choose Tong

Ming Wei Lan Fang Xin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lily or Tong more popular?

Lily is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Tong at #39200 in the United States.

What do Lily and Tong mean?

Lily means "lily flower, purity" (Old English origin). Tong means "paulownia tree, nobility (桐)" (Chinese origin).

Are Lily and Tong boy or girl names?

Lily is primarily a girl name. Tong is primarily a boy name.

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