Lukas vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lukas

Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Lukas Rank #268

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #268 for Lukas.

Is Lukas or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Lukas and Max mean?

Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Lukas and Max boy or girl names?

Lukas is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.