Eleanor vs Lucy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eleanor

Girl #14 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"compassion, sympathy"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14
Total SSA Count
7,127
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Nell, Nora

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Eleanor Rank #14
Lucy Rank #34

Eleanor is more popular, ranked #14 vs #34 for Lucy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eleanor ___

  • Eleanor Rose
  • Eleanor Jane
  • Eleanor Claire
  • Eleanor Grace
  • Eleanor Mae
  • Eleanor Ruth

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 Eleanor

Oliver Theodore Cecily Arthur Harriet

If you choose Lucy

Edmund Peter Susan Henry Ellie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eleanor or Lucy more popular?

Eleanor is more popular, ranked #14 compared to Lucy at #34 in the United States.

What do Eleanor and Lucy mean?

Eleanor means "compassion, sympathy" (Greek origin). Lucy means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Eleanor and Lucy boy or girl names?

Eleanor is primarily a girl name. Lucy is primarily a girl name.

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