Lucy vs Olivia

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
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

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 Lucy

Edmund Peter Susan Henry Ellie

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucy or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Lucy at #34 in the United States.

What do Lucy and Olivia mean?

Lucy means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Lucy and Olivia boy or girl names?

Lucy is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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