Lydia vs Ellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Lydia Rank #97

Ellen Rank #1,032

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #1032 for Ellen.

Is Lydia or Ellen more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Ellen mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Lydia and Ellen boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Ellen is primarily a girl name.