May vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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May Rank #1,351

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #1351 for May.

Is May or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Lydia mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are May and Lydia boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.