Lukas vs Hugo

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

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic French Spanish Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#405
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lukas Rank #268
Hugo Rank #405

Lukas is more popular, ranked #268 vs #405 for Hugo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lukas or Hugo more popular?

Lukas is more popular, ranked #268 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Lukas and Hugo mean?

Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Lukas and Hugo boy or girl names?

Lukas is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.

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