Luka vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Luka Rank #94

Richard Rank #232

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Luka or Richard more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Luka and Richard mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Luka and Richard boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.