Greta vs Luisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greta

Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Swedish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Grete, Greti

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Luisa

Girl #868 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned fighter"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#868
Total SSA Count
310
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lui, Lula, Lu

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Popularity Comparison

Greta Rank #856
Luisa Rank #868

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 vs #868 for Luisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Greta ___

  • Greta Rose
  • Greta Louise
  • Greta Marie
  • Greta Elizabeth
  • Greta Jane
  • Greta Ann

Luisa ___

  • Luisa Maria
  • Luisa Elena
  • Luisa Fernanda
  • Luisa Isabel
  • Luisa Clara
  • Luisa Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Luisa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greta or Luisa more popular?

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 compared to Luisa at #868 in the United States.

What do Greta and Luisa mean?

Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin). Luisa means "famous warrior, renowned fighter" (Old High German origin).

Are Greta and Luisa boy or girl names?

Greta is primarily a girl name. Luisa is primarily a girl name.

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