Lucero vs Yesenia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucero

Girl #1,664 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"morning star, bright light"

Origin: Spanish/Latin

Cultural Roots

Mexican Latin American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,664
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lu, Luce, Lucy

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Yesenia

Girl #1,573 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"a species of flowering palm tree"

Origin: Spanish via Latin botanical

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,573
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yesi, Senia

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Popularity Comparison

Lucero Rank #1,664
Yesenia Rank #1,573

Yesenia is more popular, ranked #1573 vs #1664 for Lucero.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lucero ___

  • Lucero Elena
  • Lucero María
  • Lucero Isabel
  • Lucero Valentina
  • Lucero Esperanza
  • Lucero Alejandra

Yesenia ___

  • Yesenia Marisol
  • Yesenia Guadalupe
  • Yesenia Esperanza
  • Yesenia Carmen
  • Yesenia Lucia
  • Yesenia Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lucero

Valentina Estrella Paloma Diego Santiago

If you choose Yesenia

Marisol Alejandro Xiomara Eduardo Paloma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucero or Yesenia more popular?

Yesenia is more popular, ranked #1573 compared to Lucero at #1664 in the United States.

What do Lucero and Yesenia mean?

Lucero means "morning star, bright light" (Spanish/Latin origin). Yesenia means "a species of flowering palm tree" (Spanish via Latin botanical origin).

Are Lucero and Yesenia boy or girl names?

Lucero is primarily a girl name. Yesenia is primarily a girl name.

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