Luka vs Cooper

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

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Theo Leon William Dean

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Cooper

Boy #50 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #50
Total SSA Count: 5,699
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Everett Zayden Walker Grant

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Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #94 for Luka.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Luka and Cooper mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Luka and Cooper boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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