Terry vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Terry Rank #1,187

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Terry or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Terry and Lydia mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Terry and Lydia boy or girl names?

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