Lukas vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lukas

Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Lukas Rank #268

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #268 for Lukas.

Is Lukas or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Lukas and Marcus mean?

Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Lukas and Marcus boy or girl names?

Lukas is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.