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Luka vs Simon

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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Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Simon Rank #251

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #251 for Simon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Simon more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Luka and Simon mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luka and Simon boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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