Lilian vs Luz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilian

Girl #558 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English Swedish French Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#558
Total SSA Count
542
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lil, Lillie

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Luz

Girl #750 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"light"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#750
Total SSA Count
375
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Luzy, Lu

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Popularity Comparison

Lilian Rank #558
Luz Rank #750

Lilian is more popular, ranked #558 vs #750 for Luz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilian ___

  • Lilian Rose
  • Lilian Grace
  • Lilian Mae
  • Lilian Claire
  • Lilian Jane
  • Lilian Pearl

Luz ___

  • Luz Maria
  • Luz Elena
  • Luz Isabel
  • Luz Sofia
  • Luz Andrea
  • Luz Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilian

Violet Cecelia Arthur Theodore Beatrice

If you choose Luz

Sol Luna Diego Miguel Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilian or Luz more popular?

Lilian is more popular, ranked #558 compared to Luz at #750 in the United States.

What do Lilian and Luz mean?

Lilian means "lily flower" (Latin lilium origin). Luz means "light" (Latin origin).

Are Lilian and Luz boy or girl names?

Lilian is primarily a girl name. Luz is primarily a girl name.

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