Fanny vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fanny

Girl #5,174 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free one"

Origin: Latin Franciscus

English French Swedish American

25 High Risk

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

English Greek German Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Fanny Rank #5,174

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #5174 for Fanny.

Is Fanny or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Fanny at #5174 in the United States.

What do Fanny and Lydia mean?

Fanny means "free one" (Latin Franciscus origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Fanny and Lydia boy or girl names?

Fanny is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.