Leah vs Lucy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leah

Girl #53 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"weary, delicate, languid"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#53
Total SSA Count
3,969
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Lea

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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

Leah Rank #53
Lucy Rank #34

Lucy is more popular, ranked #34 vs #53 for Leah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leah ___

  • Leah Grace
  • Leah Anne
  • Leah Marie
  • Leah Rose
  • Leah Jane
  • Leah Joy

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 Leah

Rachel Jacob Hannah Eli Miriam

If you choose Lucy

Edmund Peter Susan Henry Ellie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leah or Lucy more popular?

Lucy is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Leah at #53 in the United States.

What do Leah and Lucy mean?

Leah means "weary, delicate, languid" (Hebrew origin). Lucy means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Leah and Lucy boy or girl names?

Leah is primarily a girl name. Lucy is primarily a girl name.

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