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Luka vs Jesse

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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Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,980
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Jesse Rank #187

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #187 for Jesse.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Jesse more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Luka and Jesse mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luka and Jesse boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.

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