Matthew vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Matthew Rank #33

Lydia Rank #97

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #97 for Lydia.

Is Matthew or Lydia more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Lydia at #97 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Lydia mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Matthew and Lydia boy or girl names?

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