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Lukas vs Simon

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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Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lukas Rank #268
Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #268 for Lukas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lukas or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Lukas and Simon mean?

Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lukas and Simon boy or girl names?

Lukas is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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