Luka vs Hayden

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

Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#154
Total SSA Count
2,337
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Hayden Rank #154

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #154 for Hayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Hayden more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Luka and Hayden mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Luka and Hayden boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.

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