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Luka vs Kaleb

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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Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#278
Total SSA Count
1,221
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Kaleb Rank #278

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Kaleb more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Luka and Kaleb mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luka and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.

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