Lukas vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lukas

Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

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✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Lukas Rank #268

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #268 for Lukas.

Is Lukas or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Lukas and Peter mean?

Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Lukas and Peter boy or girl names?

Lukas is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.