Lois vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lois

Girl #1,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"superior, more desirable"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Lois Rank #1,692

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #1692 for Lois.

Is Lois or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Lois at #1692 in the United States.

What do Lois and Lydia mean?

Lois means "superior, more desirable" (Greek origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Lois and Lydia boy or girl names?

Lois is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.