Lydia vs Mary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lydia Rank #97

Mary Rank #132

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #132 for Mary.

Is Lydia or Mary more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Mary at #132 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Mary mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lydia and Mary boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.