Charlotte 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

Charlotte Rank #4
Lucille Rank #274

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #274 for Lucille.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Lucille

Vivienne Josephine Eugene Harold Desi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Lucille more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lucille at #274 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Lucille mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Lucille means "light, illumination" (Latin Lucia/Lux origin).

Are Charlotte and Lucille boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Lucille is primarily a girl name.

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