Helen vs Lu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Helen

Boy #37,806 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Bright light, torch, shining one"

Origin: Greek

Greek English French German

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Boy #37,890 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"land, road, prosperity"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Vietnamese American Latin American

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Helen Rank #37,806

Lu Rank #37,890

Helen is more popular, ranked #37806 vs #37890 for Lu.

Is Helen or Lu more popular?

Helen is more popular, ranked #37806 compared to Lu at #37890 in the United States.

What do Helen and Lu mean?

Helen means "Bright light, torch, shining one" (Greek origin). Lu means "land, road, prosperity" (Chinese origin).

Are Helen and Lu boy or girl names?

Helen is primarily a boy name. Lu is primarily a boy name.