Luka vs Brayden

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

Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Brayden Rank #190

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #190 for Brayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Brayden more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Luka and Brayden mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Luka and Brayden boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.

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