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Luca vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luca

Boy #23 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American German Brazilian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23
Total SSA Count
7,959
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Luca Rank #23
Luka Rank #94

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 vs #94 for Luka.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luca or Luka more popular?

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Luca and Luka mean?

Luca means "man from Lucania" (Latin origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Luca and Luka boy or girl names?

Luca is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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