Luka vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Luka Rank #94

River Rank #112

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #112 for River.

Is Luka or River more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Luka and River mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Luka and River boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.