Richard vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Richard Rank #232

Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Luka mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Richard and Luka boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.