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Luke vs Lukka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
7,039
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lukka

Boy #5,177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light"

Origin: Latin Lucius

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian Finnish Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,177
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Lukka Rank #5,177

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #5177 for Lukka.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Lukka more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Lukka at #5177 in the United States.

What do Luke and Lukka mean?

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

Are Luke and Lukka boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Lukka is primarily a boy name.

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