Lydia vs Gladys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #3,446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"country; land"

Origin: Welsh

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Lydia Rank #97

Gladys Rank #3,446

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #3446 for Gladys.

Is Lydia or Gladys more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Gladys at #3446 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Gladys mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Gladys means "country; land" (Welsh origin).

Are Lydia and Gladys boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Gladys is primarily a girl name.