Lucy vs Helen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucy

Boy #37,409 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born at dawn or daylight"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #37,806 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Bright light, torch, shining one"

Origin: Greek

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Lucy Rank #37,409

Helen Rank #37,806

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

Is Lucy or Helen more popular?

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

What do Lucy and Helen mean?

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

Are Lucy and Helen boy or girl names?

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