Vera vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Vera Rank #226

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #226 for Vera.

Is Vera or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Vera at #226 in the United States.

What do Vera and Lydia mean?

Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Vera and Lydia boy or girl names?

Vera is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.