Magdalena vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Magdalena

Girl #836 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal (tower)

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Magdalena Rank #836

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #836 for Magdalena.

Is Magdalena or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Magdalena at #836 in the United States.

What do Magdalena and Lydia mean?

Magdalena means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal (tower) origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Magdalena and Lydia boy or girl names?

Magdalena is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.