Luz

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOOZ /ˈluːz/Medium

Meaning: Luz is a Spanish name meaning 'light,' from Latin lux, tied to the Marian title Nuestra Senora de la Luz ('Our Lady of Light'). It is overwhelmingly a girl's name; used here for a boy, we note the cross-sex lean and Spanish route.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous Spanish name: Luz means 'light' (said 'LOOZ'). Usually a girl's name, used here for a boy, which we note.

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Origin LowSpanish

MeaningLuz is a Spanish name meaning 'light,' from Latin lux, tied to the Marian title Nuestra Senora de la Luz ('Our Lady of Light'). It is overwhelmingly a girl's name; used here for a boy, we note the cross-sex lean and Spanish route.

U.S. rank (2024)#11773 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1926

Total births (all-time)≈ 931

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a name, Luz is Spanish for 'light,' from Latin lux, long carried by women in Catholic tradition. It leans strongly to girls; used here for a boy, we note the cross-sex lean and Spanish route (said 'LOOZ').

For boys it appears very rarely in the U.S., against far heavier girls' use. Rare, luminous, and cross-sex.

Did you know? Luz is Spanish for 'light,' tied to the Marian title 'Our Lady of Light' — overwhelmingly a girl's name, used here for a boy, which we note (said 'LOOZ').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Luz — Spanish, 'light,' from Latin lux; girl-leaning

Variations

LuzcitaLuzeroLucero

Nicknames

LuzyLu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Luz mean?

Luz is a Spanish name meaning 'light,' from Latin lux; it is usually a girl's name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Luz?

It's said LOOZ /ˈluːz/ — one syllable.

Is Luz a boy or girl name?

Here Luz is used as a boy's name; note it is overwhelmingly a girl's name in Spanish.

How popular is Luz?

Luz is a very rare name for boys in the U.S., and more common for girls.