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Lydia vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#97
Total SSA Count
2,663
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lydia Rank #97
Adam Rank #100

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lydia or Adam more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Adam mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Lydia and Adam boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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