Lydia vs Gertrude

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #4,693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear of strength"

Origin: Germanic

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Lydia Rank #97

Gertrude Rank #4,693

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #4693 for Gertrude.

Is Lydia or Gertrude more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Gertrude at #4693 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Gertrude mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Gertrude means "spear of strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Lydia and Gertrude boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Gertrude is primarily a girl name.