Brandon vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Luke

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Brandon Rank #230
Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #230 for Brandon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brandon ___

  • Brandon James
  • Brandon Lee
  • Brandon Scott
  • Brandon Michael
  • Brandon Tyler
  • Brandon Cole

Luka ___

  • Luka James
  • Luka Alexander
  • Luka Michael
  • Luka Thomas
  • Luka William
  • Luka Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brandon

Tyler Taylor Jordan Ashley Cody

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brandon or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Brandon and Luka mean?

Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Brandon and Luka boy or girl names?

Brandon is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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