Matthew vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Matthew Rank #33

Luka Rank #94

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #94 for Luka.

Is Matthew or Luka more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Luka mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Matthew and Luka boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.