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Lukas vs Julius

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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Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lukas Rank #268
Julius Rank #390

Lukas is more popular, ranked #268 vs #390 for Julius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lukas or Julius more popular?

Lukas is more popular, ranked #268 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Lukas and Julius mean?

Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Lukas and Julius boy or girl names?

Lukas is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.

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