Brayden vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Brayden Rank #190
Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #190 for Brayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brayden or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Luka mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Brayden and Luka boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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