Luz vs Selene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Selene

Girl #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moon, light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#674
Total SSA Count
424
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Selly, Lena, Sel

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Luz Rank #750
Selene Rank #674

Selene is more popular, ranked #674 vs #750 for Luz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Luz ___

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

Selene ___

  • Selene Rose
  • Selene Marie
  • Selene Grace
  • Selene Aurora
  • Selene Jade
  • Selene Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luz

Sol Luna Diego Miguel Elena

If you choose Selene

Athena Chloe Iris Luna Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luz or Selene more popular?

Selene is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Luz at #750 in the United States.

What do Luz and Selene mean?

Luz means "light" (Latin origin). Selene means "moon, light" (Greek origin).

Are Luz and Selene boy or girl names?

Luz is primarily a girl name. Selene is primarily a girl name.

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