Olivia vs Tilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

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Tilly

Girl #952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#952
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Til, Tillie

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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Tilly Rank #952

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #952 for Tilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Tilly ___

  • Tilly Rose
  • Tilly Mae
  • Tilly Jane
  • Tilly Grace
  • Tilly Anne
  • Tilly Blythe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Tilly

Mabel Elsie Bertie Archie Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Tilly more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Tilly at #952 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Tilly mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Tilly means "strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Olivia and Tilly boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Tilly is primarily a girl name.

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