Catherine vs Lucille

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucille

Girl #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin Lucia/Lux

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#274
Total SSA Count
1,151
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lucy, Lou, Luci

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Catherine Rank #320
Lucille Rank #274

Lucille is more popular, ranked #274 vs #320 for Catherine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Catherine ___

  • Catherine Elizabeth
  • Catherine Anne
  • Catherine Rose
  • Catherine Grace
  • Catherine Louise
  • Catherine Marie

Lucille ___

  • Lucille Mae
  • Lucille June
  • Lucille Rose
  • Lucille Jean
  • Lucille Ann
  • Lucille Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Catherine

Elizabeth Margaret Charlotte Eleanor William

If you choose Lucille

Vivienne Josephine Eugene Harold Desi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catherine or Lucille more popular?

Lucille is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Catherine at #320 in the United States.

What do Catherine and Lucille mean?

Lucille means "light, illumination" (Latin Lucia/Lux origin).

Are Catherine and Lucille boy or girl names?

Catherine is primarily a girl name. Lucille is primarily a girl name.

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