Luka vs Maverick

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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Maverick

Boy #36 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"independent thinker, non-conformist"

Origin: American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36
Total SSA Count
6,615
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Maverick Rank #36

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 vs #94 for Luka.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Maverick more popular?

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Luka and Maverick mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Maverick means "independent thinker, non-conformist" (American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher origin).

Are Luka and Maverick boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Maverick is primarily a boy name.

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