Lydia vs Lillian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

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Lydia Rank #97

Lillian Rank #54

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 vs #97 for Lydia.

Is Lydia or Lillian more popular?

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 compared to Lydia at #97 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Lillian mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin).

Are Lydia and Lillian boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Lillian is primarily a girl name.