Daniel vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Daniel Rank #16

Luka Rank #94

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #94 for Luka.

Is Daniel or Luka more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Luka mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Daniel and Luka boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.