Cade 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

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Popularity Comparison

Cade Rank #272
Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #272 for Cade.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cade ___

  • Cade James
  • Cade William
  • Cade Thomas
  • Cade Lee
  • Cade Allen
  • Cade Michael

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 Cade

Cole Beau Tate Sloane Reese

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cade or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Cade and Luka mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Cade and Luka boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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