Luka vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Luka Rank #94

Paul Rank #264

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Luka or Paul more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Luka and Paul mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Luka and Paul boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.