Paul vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

Cultural Roots

Croatian Italian Slavic German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
3,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Paul Rank #264
Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #264 for Paul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paul or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Luka mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Paul and Luka boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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