Dean vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

Croatian Italian Slavic German American

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Dean or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Dean and Luka mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Dean and Luka boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.