Dana vs Lucious

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Girl #1,076 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judge, arbiter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Irish Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,076
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan

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Lucious

Boy #4,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"light, bringer of light"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,142
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lu, Luce

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dana Rank #1,076
Lucious Rank #4,142

Dana is more popular, ranked #1076 vs #4142 for Lucious.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dana ___

  • Dana Marie
  • Dana Lynn
  • Dana Nicole
  • Dana Rose
  • Dana Elizabeth
  • Dana Christine

Lucious ___

  • Lucious James
  • Lucious Alexander
  • Lucious Emmanuel
  • Lucious Darius
  • Lucious Marcus
  • Lucious Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dana

Lisa Karen Diane Scott Mark

If you choose Lucious

Darius Marcus Xavier Seraphina Aurelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dana or Lucious more popular?

Dana is more popular, ranked #1076 compared to Lucious at #4142 in the United States.

What do Dana and Lucious mean?

Dana means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin). Lucious means "light, bringer of light" (Latin origin).

Are Dana and Lucious boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a girl name. Lucious is primarily a boy name.

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