Luka vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Luka Rank #94

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #94 for Luka.

Is Luka or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Luka and Matthew mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Luka and Matthew boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.