Lydia vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lydia Rank #97

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #97 for Lydia.

Is Lydia or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Lydia at #97 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Samuel mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lydia and Samuel boy or girl names?

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