Helen vs Lucy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Helen

Boy #37,806 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Bright light, torch, shining one"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #37,409 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born at dawn or daylight"

Origin: Latin

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Helen Rank #37,806

Lucy Rank #37,409

Lucy is more popular, ranked #37409 vs #37806 for Helen.

Is Helen or Lucy more popular?

Lucy is more popular, ranked #37409 compared to Helen at #37806 in the United States.

What do Helen and Lucy mean?

Helen means "Bright light, torch, shining one" (Greek origin). Lucy means "born at dawn or daylight" (Latin origin).

Are Helen and Lucy boy or girl names?

Helen is primarily a boy name. Lucy is primarily a boy name.