Ella vs Lucy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

Cultural Roots

English German Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
5,685
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Lucy Rank #34

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #34 for Lucy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ella ___

  • Ella Grace
  • Ella Rose
  • Ella Mae
  • Ella Jane
  • Ella Claire
  • Ella 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 Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Lucy

Edmund Peter Susan Henry Ellie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Lucy more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Lucy at #34 in the United States.

What do Ella and Lucy mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Lucy means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Ella and Lucy boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Lucy is primarily a girl name.

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