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Nova vs Lyric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,180
Total SSA Count: 176
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Edmund Decker Dior Eythan

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Lyric

Boy #1,365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the lyre, lyric poetry"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,365
Total SSA Count: 138
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nova Rank #1,180

Lyric Rank #1,365

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1365 for Lyric.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nova or Lyric more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Lyric at #1365 in the United States.

What do Nova and Lyric mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Lyric means "of the lyre, lyric poetry" (Greek origin).

Are Nova and Lyric boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Lyric is primarily a boy name.

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