Lydia vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Lydia Rank #97

Roy Rank #542

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Lydia or Roy more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Roy mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lydia and Roy boy or girl names?

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