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Andrew vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Scottish American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68
Total SSA Count
4,772
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

Andrew Rank #68
Lydia Rank #97

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #97 for Lydia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Lydia more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Lydia at #97 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Lydia mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Andrew and Lydia boy or girl names?

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

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