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Diego vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diego

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#145
Total SSA Count
2,506
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Diego Rank #145
Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #145 for Diego.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diego or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Diego at #145 in the United States.

What do Diego and Luka mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Diego and Luka boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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