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Luka vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#146
Total SSA Count
2,481
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Arlo Rank #146

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #146 for Arlo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Arlo more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Luka and Arlo mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Luka and Arlo boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.

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