Kevin vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#196
Total SSA Count
1,822
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Kevin Rank #196
Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #196 for Kevin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kevin or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Luka mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Kevin and Luka boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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