Mary vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Mary Rank #132

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #132 for Mary.

Is Mary or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Mary at #132 in the United States.

What do Mary and Lydia mean?

Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Mary and Lydia boy or girl names?

Mary is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.