Faye vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faye

Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Faye Rank #539

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #539 for Faye.

Is Faye or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Faye at #539 in the United States.

What do Faye and Lydia mean?

Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Faye and Lydia boy or girl names?

Faye is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.