Luka vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

Croatian Italian Slavic German American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Luka Rank #94

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #94 for Luka.

Is Luka or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Luka and Beau mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Luka and Beau boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.