Luka vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Luka Rank #94

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #94 for Luka.

Is Luka or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Luka and Jacob mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luka and Jacob boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.