James vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

English Greek German Scandinavian

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James Rank #2,583

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #2583 for James.

Is James or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to James at #2583 in the United States.

What do James and Lydia mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are James and Lydia boy or girl names?

James is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.