Lillian vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lillian

Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Lillian Rank #54

Lydia Rank #97

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 vs #97 for Lydia.

Is Lillian or Lydia more popular?

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 compared to Lydia at #97 in the United States.

What do Lillian and Lydia mean?

Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Lillian and Lydia boy or girl names?

Lillian is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.