Alex vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Alex Rank #205

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Lydia mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Alex and Lydia boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.