Lucille vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucille

Girl #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin Lucia/Lux

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#274
Total SSA Count
1,151
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lucy, Lou, Luci

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lucille Rank #274
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #274 for Lucille.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lucille ___

  • Lucille Mae
  • Lucille June
  • Lucille Rose
  • Lucille Jean
  • Lucille Ann
  • Lucille Belle

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lucille

Vivienne Josephine Eugene Harold Desi

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucille or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Lucille at #274 in the United States.

What do Lucille and Olivia mean?

Lucille means "light, illumination" (Latin Lucia/Lux origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Lucille and Olivia boy or girl names?

Lucille is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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