Lydia vs Samantha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"told by God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lydia Rank #97

Samantha Rank #127

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #127 for Samantha.

Is Lydia or Samantha more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Samantha at #127 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Samantha mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lydia and Samantha boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Samantha is primarily a girl name.