Ethel vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethel

Girl #4,921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble"

Origin: Old English 'æthel'

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Ethel Rank #4,921

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #4921 for Ethel.

Is Ethel or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Ethel at #4921 in the United States.

What do Ethel and Lydia mean?

Ethel means "noble" (Old English 'æthel' origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Ethel and Lydia boy or girl names?

Ethel is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.