Calvin 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

Calvin Rank #140
Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #140 for Calvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calvin ___

  • Calvin James
  • Calvin Lee
  • Calvin Edward
  • Calvin Thomas
  • Calvin William
  • Calvin John

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 Calvin

Miles Elijah Nora Clara Owen

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calvin or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Luka mean?

Calvin means "derived from Calvus, bald" (French from Latin origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Calvin and Luka boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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