Luka vs Cody

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

Cody

Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#289
Total SSA Count
1,161
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Cody Rank #289

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #289 for Cody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Cody more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Luka and Cody mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Luka and Cody boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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