Laura vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laura

Girl #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin (laurus)

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Laura Rank #358

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #358 for Laura.

Is Laura or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Laura at #358 in the United States.

What do Laura and Lydia mean?

Laura means "laurel tree" (Latin (laurus) origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Laura and Lydia boy or girl names?

Laura is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.