Elena vs Lucy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elena

Girl #45 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Bright, shining light; torch"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Russian Romanian Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#45
Total SSA Count
4,567
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Ella, Lena

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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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Popularity Comparison

Elena Rank #45
Lucy Rank #34

Lucy is more popular, ranked #34 vs #45 for Elena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elena ___

  • Elena Rose
  • Elena Grace
  • Elena Marie
  • Elena Sofia
  • Elena Claire
  • Elena Louise

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 Elena

Sofia Isabella Catalina Marco Mateo

If you choose Lucy

Edmund Peter Susan Henry Ellie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elena or Lucy more popular?

Lucy is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Elena at #45 in the United States.

What do Elena and Lucy mean?

Elena means "Bright, shining light; torch" (Greek origin). Lucy means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Elena and Lucy boy or girl names?

Elena is primarily a girl name. Lucy is primarily a girl name.

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