Cynthia vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cynthia

Girl #827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"woman from Mount Cynthus"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Cynthia Rank #827

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #827 for Cynthia.

Is Cynthia or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Cynthia at #827 in the United States.

What do Cynthia and Lydia mean?

Cynthia means "woman from Mount Cynthus" (Greek origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Cynthia and Lydia boy or girl names?

Cynthia is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.