Sterling vs Tilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Sterling Rank #373
Tilly Rank #952

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #952 for Tilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sterling ___

  • Sterling James
  • Sterling Cole
  • Sterling Grant
  • Sterling Thomas
  • Sterling Alexander
  • Sterling Reid

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 Sterling

Sloane Crew Beckett Palmer Archer

If you choose Tilly

Mabel Elsie Bertie Archie Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sterling or Tilly more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Tilly at #952 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Tilly mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Tilly means "strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Sterling and Tilly boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Tilly is primarily a girl name.

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