Lucy vs Luna

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

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Popularity Comparison

Lucy Rank #34
Luna Rank #13

Luna is more popular, ranked #13 vs #34 for Lucy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lucy ___

  • Lucy Grace
  • Lucy Mae
  • Lucy Jane
  • Lucy Rose
  • Lucy Claire
  • Lucy Elizabeth

Luna ___

  • Luna Rose
  • Luna Grace
  • Luna Violet
  • Luna Skye
  • Luna Mae
  • Luna Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lucy

Edmund Peter Susan Henry Ellie

If you choose Luna

Liam Oliver Noah Stella Ivy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucy or Luna more popular?

Luna is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Lucy at #34 in the United States.

What do Lucy and Luna mean?

Lucy means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Luna means "moon" (Latin origin).

Are Lucy and Luna boy or girl names?

Lucy is primarily a girl name. Luna is primarily a girl name.

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