Luz vs Teresa

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

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Popularity Comparison

Luz Rank #750
Teresa Rank #869

Luz is more popular, ranked #750 vs #869 for Teresa.

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

Teresa ___

  • Teresa Maria
  • Teresa Ann
  • Teresa Louise
  • Teresa Grace
  • Teresa Lucia
  • Teresa Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luz

Sol Luna Diego Miguel Elena

If you choose Teresa

Maria Rosa Carmen Isabel Jose

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luz or Teresa more popular?

Luz is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Teresa at #869 in the United States.

What do Luz and Teresa mean?

Luz means "light" (Latin origin). Teresa means "summer" (Greek origin).

Are Luz and Teresa boy or girl names?

Luz is primarily a girl name. Teresa is primarily a girl name.

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