Lydia vs Jess

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lydia Rank #97

Jess Rank #4,646

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #4646 for Jess.

Is Lydia or Jess more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Jess at #4646 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Jess mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lydia and Jess boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Jess is primarily a boy name.