Edith vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edith

Girl #528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prosperous in war"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Edith Rank #528

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #528 for Edith.

Is Edith or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Edith at #528 in the United States.

What do Edith and Lydia mean?

Edith means "prosperous in war" (Old English origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Edith and Lydia boy or girl names?

Edith is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.