Samuel vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Samuel Rank #17

Lydia Rank #97

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #97 for Lydia.

Is Samuel or Lydia more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Lydia at #97 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Lydia mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Samuel and Lydia boy or girl names?

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