Luka vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Luka Rank #94

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #94 for Luka.

Is Luka or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Luka and Samuel mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luka and Samuel boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.