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Lukas vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lukas

Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Polish Czech Slovak Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#268
Total SSA Count
1,287
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#424
Total SSA Count
741
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Lukas Rank #268
Frederick Rank #424

Lukas is more popular, ranked #268 vs #424 for Frederick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lukas or Frederick more popular?

Lukas is more popular, ranked #268 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Lukas and Frederick mean?

Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Lukas and Frederick boy or girl names?

Lukas is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.

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