Luka vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Luka Rank #94

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #94 for Luka.

Is Luka or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Luka and Silas mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Luka and Silas boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.