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Beau vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American French British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69
Total SSA Count
4,694
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

Cultural Roots

Croatian Italian Slavic German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
3,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Beau Rank #69
Luka Rank #94

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #94 for Luka.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beau or Luka more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Beau and Luka mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Beau and Luka boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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