Lydia vs Alys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

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Lydia Rank #97

Alys Rank #5,224

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #5224 for Alys.

Is Lydia or Alys more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Alys at #5224 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Alys mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Lydia and Alys boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Alys is primarily a girl name.