Lydia vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Lydia Rank #97

Malcolm Rank #314

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Lydia or Malcolm more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Malcolm mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Lydia and Malcolm boy or girl names?

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