Luka vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Luka Rank #94

Rafael Rank #222

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Luka or Rafael more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Luka and Rafael mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luka and Rafael boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.