Luka vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Luka Rank #94

Derek Rank #258

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Luka or Derek more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Luka and Derek mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Luka and Derek boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.