Lydia vs Melissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Lydia Rank #97

Melissa Rank #377

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #377 for Melissa.

Is Lydia or Melissa more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Melissa at #377 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Melissa mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Lydia and Melissa boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Melissa is primarily a girl name.