What does Lucie mean?
Lucie is the French form of Lucy, from the Latin lux, “light.”
What does Manon mean?
Manon is a French pet form of Marie, sharing its debated meanings.
Lucie vs Manon
Which is more popular?
Lucie is more popular than Manon today: about 207 US babies were given the name Lucie in 2025, compared with 10 named Manon.
| Lucie | Manon | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Light | Bitter; beloved |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | loo-SEE | mah-NOHN |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1917 |
| Peak year | 2025 (207) | 1999 (26) |
| In 2025 | 207 | 10 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Lucie
Manon
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Lucie | Manon |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,028 | 47 |
| 2010s | 1,526 | 61 |
| 2000s | 1,090 | 161 |
| 1990s | 402 | 175 |
| 1980s | 229 | 47 |
| 1970s | 195 | 75 |
| 1960s | 347 | 102 |
| 1950s | 520 | 73 |
| 1940s | 332 | 25 |
| 1930s | 319 | 26 |
| 1920s | 521 | 36 |
| 1910s | 544 | 5 |
| 1900s | 232 | 0 |
| 1890s | 259 | 0 |
| 1880s | 205 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lucie or Manon more popular?
Lucie is more popular than Manon today: about 207 US babies were given the name Lucie in 2025, compared with 10 named Manon.
What is the difference between Lucie and Manon?
Lucie means Light (French origin), while Manon means Bitter; beloved (French origin).
Which name is older, Lucie or Manon?
In US records, Lucie first appears in 1880 and Manon in 1917, so Lucie has the longer recorded history.