Lucy vs Tatum

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

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Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#195
Total SSA Count
1,833
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lucy Rank #34
Tatum Rank #195

Lucy is more popular, ranked #34 vs #195 for Tatum.

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

Tatum ___

  • Tatum James
  • Tatum Michael
  • Tatum Alexander
  • Tatum Lee
  • Tatum Blake
  • Tatum River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lucy

Edmund Peter Susan Henry Ellie

If you choose Tatum

Hudson Easton Colton Avery Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucy or Tatum more popular?

Lucy is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Tatum at #195 in the United States.

What do Lucy and Tatum mean?

Lucy means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Lucy and Tatum boy or girl names?

Lucy is primarily a girl name. Tatum is primarily a boy name.

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