Ellen vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Ellen Rank #1,032

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #1032 for Ellen.

Is Ellen or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Lydia mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Ellen and Lydia boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.