Samuel vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Samuel Rank #17

Luka Rank #94

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #94 for Luka.

Is Samuel or Luka more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Luka mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Samuel and Luka boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.