Lilian vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilian

Girl #558 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin lilium

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Lilian Rank #558

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #558 for Lilian.

Is Lilian or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Lilian at #558 in the United States.

What do Lilian and Lydia mean?

Lilian means "lily flower" (Latin lilium origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Lilian and Lydia boy or girl names?

Lilian is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.