Flor vs Lua

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flor

Girl #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flower"

Origin: Spanish/Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,841
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Flo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lua

Girl #1,996 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"moon"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,996
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lou

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Flor Rank #1,841
Lua Rank #1,996

Flor is more popular, ranked #1841 vs #1996 for Lua.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flor ___

  • Flor Maria
  • Flor Elena
  • Flor Isabel
  • Flor Rosa
  • Flor Lucia
  • Flor Ana

Lua ___

  • Lua Isabel
  • Lua Sofia
  • Lua Clara
  • Lua Beatriz
  • Lua Ana
  • Lua Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Flor

Rosa Luca Mateo Lucia Diego

If you choose Lua

Sol Iris Mia Manu Theo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flor or Lua more popular?

Flor is more popular, ranked #1841 compared to Lua at #1996 in the United States.

What do Flor and Lua mean?

Flor means "flower" (Spanish/Latin origin). Lua means "moon" (Latin origin).

Are Flor and Lua boy or girl names?

Flor is primarily a girl name. Lua is primarily a girl name.

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