Hugh vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

English Greek German Scandinavian

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Hugh Rank #765

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Lydia mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Hugh and Lydia boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.