Lydia vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Lydia Rank #97

May Rank #1,351

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #1351 for May.

Is Lydia or May more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do Lydia and May mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Lydia and May boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.