Feivel vs Lucille

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Feivel

Boy #27,740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright one, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,740
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fay, Fivel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lucille

Girl #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin Lucia/Lux

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#274
Total SSA Count
1,151
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lucy, Lou, Luci

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Feivel Rank #27,740
Lucille Rank #274

Lucille is more popular, ranked #274 vs #27740 for Feivel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Feivel ___

  • Feivel Aaron
  • Feivel Nathan
  • Feivel David
  • Feivel Samuel
  • Feivel Jacob
  • Feivel Moshe

Lucille ___

  • Lucille Mae
  • Lucille June
  • Lucille Rose
  • Lucille Jean
  • Lucille Ann
  • Lucille Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Feivel

Shlomo Mendel Rivka Gittel Yenta

If you choose Lucille

Vivienne Josephine Eugene Harold Desi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Feivel or Lucille more popular?

Lucille is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Feivel at #27740 in the United States.

What do Feivel and Lucille mean?

Feivel means "bright one, shining one" (Greek via Yiddish origin). Lucille means "light, illumination" (Latin Lucia/Lux origin).

Are Feivel and Lucille boy or girl names?

Feivel is primarily a boy name. Lucille is primarily a girl name.

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