Paul vs Lukas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

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Paul Rank #264

Lukas Rank #268

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #268 for Lukas.

Is Paul or Lukas more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Paul and Lukas mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin).

Are Paul and Lukas boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Lukas is primarily a boy name.