Marcus vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Marcus Rank #256

Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Luka mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Marcus and Luka boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.