Lyda vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyda

Girl #13,672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Lydia"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,672
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ly

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Popularity Comparison

Lyda Rank #13,672
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #13672 for Lyda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lyda ___

  • Lyda Grace
  • Lyda Ann
  • Lyda Rose
  • Lyda Mae
  • Lyda Pearl

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lyda

Lydia Clara Flora Clement

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyda or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lyda at #13672 in the United States.

What do Lyda and Theodore mean?

Lyda means "woman from Lydia" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Lyda and Theodore boy or girl names?

Lyda is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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