Hazel vs Lucy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Hazel Rank #19
Lucy Rank #34

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 vs #34 for Lucy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hazel ___

  • Hazel Grace
  • Hazel Mae
  • Hazel Rose
  • Hazel Claire
  • Hazel Jean
  • Hazel Faye

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 Hazel

Violet Jasper Iris Arlo Pearl

If you choose Lucy

Edmund Peter Susan Henry Ellie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazel or Lucy more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Lucy at #34 in the United States.

What do Hazel and Lucy mean?

Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin). Lucy means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Hazel and Lucy boy or girl names?

Hazel is primarily a girl name. Lucy is primarily a girl name.

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