Romy vs Tilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Romy

Girl #926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dew of the sea (rosemary)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

German French Dutch Austrian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#926
Total SSA Count
285
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rom

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Romy Rank #926
Tilly Rank #952

Romy is more popular, ranked #926 vs #952 for Tilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Romy ___

  • Romy Elise
  • Romy Claire
  • Romy Jane
  • Romy Louise
  • Romy Anne
  • Romy Violet

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 Romy

Cleo Milo Otto Lola Felix

If you choose Tilly

Mabel Elsie Bertie Archie Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Romy or Tilly more popular?

Romy is more popular, ranked #926 compared to Tilly at #952 in the United States.

What do Romy and Tilly mean?

Romy means "dew of the sea (rosemary)" (Latin origin). Tilly means "strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Romy and Tilly boy or girl names?

Romy is primarily a girl name. Tilly is primarily a girl name.

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