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Robert vs Luca

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
3,785
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Luca

Boy #23 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American German Brazilian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23
Total SSA Count
7,959
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Robert Rank #90
Luca Rank #23

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 vs #90 for Robert.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robert or Luca more popular?

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and Luca mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Luca means "man from Lucania" (Latin origin).

Are Robert and Luca boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Luca is primarily a boy name.

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