Dawson vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

Croatian Italian Slavic German American

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Dawson Rank #139

Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Luka mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Dawson and Luka boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.