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Jesse vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,980
Syllables
2
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

Jesse Rank #187
Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #187 for Jesse.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesse or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Luka mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Jesse and Luka boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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