Lydia vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Lydia Rank #97

Alden Rank #577

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Lydia or Alden more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Alden mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Lydia and Alden boy or girl names?

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