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Lukas vs Luka

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Lukas Rank #268
Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #268 for Lukas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lukas or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Lukas and Luka mean?

Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Lukas and Luka boy or girl names?

Lukas is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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