Luke vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Luke Rank #34

Luka Rank #94

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #94 for Luka.

Is Luke or Luka more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Luke and Luka mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Luke and Luka boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.