Alton vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alton

Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Alton Rank #1,572

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #1572 for Alton.

Is Alton or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Alton at #1572 in the United States.

What do Alton and Lydia mean?

Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Alton and Lydia boy or girl names?

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