Lucy vs Waverly

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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Waverly

Girl #916 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow of quivering aspens"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#916
Total SSA Count
289
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wave, Wavie, Avery

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Popularity Comparison

Lucy Rank #34
Waverly Rank #916

Lucy is more popular, ranked #34 vs #916 for Waverly.

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

Waverly ___

  • Waverly Rose
  • Waverly June
  • Waverly Claire
  • Waverly Jade
  • Waverly Faith
  • Waverly Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lucy

Edmund Peter Susan Henry Ellie

If you choose Waverly

Hadley Finley Emerson Hollis Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucy or Waverly more popular?

Lucy is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Waverly at #916 in the United States.

What do Lucy and Waverly mean?

Lucy means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Waverly means "meadow of quivering aspens" (Old English origin).

Are Lucy and Waverly boy or girl names?

Lucy is primarily a girl name. Waverly is primarily a girl name.

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