Lily vs Trudy

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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Trudy

Girl #4,704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength of the spear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,704
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tru, Trude

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lily Rank #24
Trudy Rank #4,704

Lily is more popular, ranked #24 vs #4704 for Trudy.

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

Trudy ___

  • Trudy Mae
  • Trudy Ann
  • Trudy Jean
  • Trudy Lee
  • Trudy Claire
  • Trudy Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lily

Oliver Violet Jack Iris Jasper

If you choose Trudy

Bette Midge Greta Hank Rudy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lily or Trudy more popular?

Lily is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Trudy at #4704 in the United States.

What do Lily and Trudy mean?

Lily means "lily flower, purity" (Old English origin). Trudy means "strength of the spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Lily and Trudy boy or girl names?

Lily is primarily a girl name. Trudy is primarily a girl name.

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