Addison vs Lucy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucy

Girl #34 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Latin French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
5,396
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lu, Luce

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Addison Rank #68
Lucy Rank #34

Lucy is more popular, ranked #34 vs #68 for Addison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addison ___

  • Addison Grace
  • Addison Mae
  • Addison Rose
  • Addison Claire
  • Addison Lee
  • Addison Kate

Lucy ___

  • Lucy Grace
  • Lucy Mae
  • Lucy Jane
  • Lucy Rose
  • Lucy Claire
  • Lucy Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Addison

Peyton Parker Harper Jackson Blake

If you choose Lucy

Edmund Peter Susan Henry Ellie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison or Lucy more popular?

Lucy is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Addison at #68 in the United States.

What do Addison and Lucy mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). Lucy means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Addison and Lucy boy or girl names?

Addison is primarily a girl name. Lucy is primarily a girl name.

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