Charlotte 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

Charlotte Rank #4
Lucy Rank #34

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #34 for Lucy.

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

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Lucy

Edmund Peter Susan Henry Ellie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Lucy more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lucy at #34 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Lucy mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Lucy means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Lucy boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Lucy is primarily a girl name.

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