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Agnes vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agnes

Girl #1,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Polish Spanish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,064
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#97
Total SSA Count
2,663
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Agnes Rank #1,064
Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #1064 for Agnes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Agnes at #1064 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Lydia mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Agnes and Lydia boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.

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