Luka vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

Croatian Italian Slavic German American

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Luka Rank #94

Dean Rank #142

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Luka or Dean more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Luka and Dean mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Luka and Dean boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.