Lydia vs Faye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

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Lydia Rank #97

Faye Rank #539

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #539 for Faye.

Is Lydia or Faye more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Faye at #539 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Faye mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin).

Are Lydia and Faye boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Faye is primarily a girl name.