Lukas vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lukas

Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Lukas Rank #268

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #268 for Lukas.

Is Lukas or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Lukas and Paul mean?

Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Lukas and Paul boy or girl names?

Lukas is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.