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Luka vs Jace

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

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Jace

Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#114
Total SSA Count
3,113
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Jace Rank #114

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #114 for Jace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Jace more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Jace at #114 in the United States.

What do Luka and Jace mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin).

Are Luka and Jace boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Jace is primarily a boy name.

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