Luka vs Julius

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

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Julius Rank #390

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #390 for Julius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Julius more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Luka and Julius mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Luka and Julius boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.

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