Lucinda vs Melinda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucinda

Girl #1,723 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illuminated"

Origin: Latin lux

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Girl #2,097 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey, sweet"

Origin: Greek

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Lucinda Rank #1,723

Melinda Rank #2,097

Lucinda is more popular, ranked #1723 vs #2097 for Melinda.

Is Lucinda or Melinda more popular?

Lucinda is more popular, ranked #1723 compared to Melinda at #2097 in the United States.

What do Lucinda and Melinda mean?

Lucinda means "light, illuminated" (Latin lux origin). Melinda means "honey, sweet" (Greek origin).

Are Lucinda and Melinda boy or girl names?

Lucinda is primarily a girl name. Melinda is primarily a girl name.