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Luka vs Tyler

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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Tyler

Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#191
Total SSA Count
1,908
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Tyler Rank #191

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #191 for Tyler.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Tyler more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Tyler at #191 in the United States.

What do Luka and Tyler mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin).

Are Luka and Tyler boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Tyler is primarily a boy name.

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