Hailey vs Lucy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hailey

Girl #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay meadow, hay clearing"

Origin: Old English place name (haeg + leah)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
2,620
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hails

Playground Safety Score

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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

Hailey Rank #100
Lucy Rank #34

Lucy is more popular, ranked #34 vs #100 for Hailey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hailey ___

  • Hailey Grace
  • Hailey Rose
  • Hailey Ann
  • Hailey Marie
  • Hailey Elizabeth
  • Hailey Jean

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 Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Lucy

Edmund Peter Susan Henry Ellie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Lucy more popular?

Lucy is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Lucy mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Lucy means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Hailey and Lucy boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Lucy is primarily a girl name.

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