Lydia vs Lilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #558 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin lilium

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Lydia Rank #97

Lilian Rank #558

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #558 for Lilian.

Is Lydia or Lilian more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Lilian at #558 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Lilian mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Lilian means "lily flower" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Lydia and Lilian boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Lilian is primarily a girl name.