West vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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West Rank #1,339

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Lydia mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are West and Lydia boy or girl names?

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