Barbara vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Barbara Rank #860

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #860 for Barbara.

Is Barbara or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Lydia mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Barbara and Lydia boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.