Genevieve vs Lucy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Genevieve

Girl #165 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"tribe woman; woman of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#165
Total SSA Count
1,835
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Genny, Gen, Viv

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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

Genevieve Rank #165
Lucy Rank #34

Lucy is more popular, ranked #34 vs #165 for Genevieve.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Genevieve ___

  • Genevieve Rose
  • Genevieve Claire
  • Genevieve Louise
  • Genevieve Marie
  • Genevieve Anne
  • Genevieve Grace

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 Genevieve

Sebastian Vivienne Theodore Isabelle Raphael

If you choose Lucy

Edmund Peter Susan Henry Ellie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genevieve or Lucy more popular?

Lucy is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Genevieve at #165 in the United States.

What do Genevieve and Lucy mean?

Genevieve means "tribe woman; woman of the people" (Germanic origin). Lucy means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Genevieve and Lucy boy or girl names?

Genevieve is primarily a girl name. Lucy is primarily a girl name.

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