Lydia vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Lydia Rank #97

Barbara Rank #860

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #860 for Barbara.

Is Lydia or Barbara more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Barbara mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Lydia and Barbara boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Barbara is primarily a girl name.