Luka vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Luka Rank #94

Walter Rank #271

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Luka or Walter more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Luka and Walter mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Luka and Walter boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.