Annie vs Lucy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Annie

Girl #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,564
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ann, Nan

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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

Annie Rank #192
Lucy Rank #34

Lucy is more popular, ranked #34 vs #192 for Annie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Annie ___

  • Annie Rose
  • Annie Marie
  • Annie Grace
  • Annie Elizabeth
  • Annie Jane
  • Annie Louise

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 Annie

Lucy Maggie Clara Henry Jack

If you choose Lucy

Edmund Peter Susan Henry Ellie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annie or Lucy more popular?

Lucy is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Annie at #192 in the United States.

What do Annie and Lucy mean?

Annie means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Lucy means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Annie and Lucy boy or girl names?

Annie is primarily a girl name. Lucy is primarily a girl name.

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