Esther vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esther

Girl #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star"

Origin: Persian

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Esther Rank #131

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #131 for Esther.

Is Esther or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Esther at #131 in the United States.

What do Esther and Lydia mean?

Esther means "star" (Persian origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Esther and Lydia boy or girl names?

Esther is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.