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Luka vs Lukas

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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Lukas

Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Polish Czech Slovak Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#268
Total SSA Count
1,287
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Lukas Rank #268

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #268 for Lukas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Lukas more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Luka and Lukas mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin).

Are Luka and Lukas boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Lukas is primarily a boy name.

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