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Luka vs Robert

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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Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
3,785
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #94 for Luka.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Luka and Robert mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Luka and Robert boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.

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