Carlos vs Luca

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlos

Boy #135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, virile"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#135
Total SSA Count
2,614
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carlito, Carly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carlos Rank #135
Luca Rank #23

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 vs #135 for Carlos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlos ___

  • Carlos Miguel
  • Carlos Antonio
  • Carlos Eduardo
  • Carlos Fernando
  • Carlos Alberto
  • Carlos Jose

Luca ___

  • Luca James
  • Luca Thomas
  • Luca Anthony
  • Luca Giovanni
  • Luca Marco
  • Luca Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carlos

Miguel Diego Sofia Valentina Isabella

If you choose Luca

Mia Gianna Matteo Sofia Nico

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlos or Luca more popular?

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 compared to Carlos at #135 in the United States.

What do Carlos and Luca mean?

Carlos means "strong, virile" (Old High German origin). Luca means "man from Lucania" (Latin origin).

Are Carlos and Luca boy or girl names?

Carlos is primarily a boy name. Luca is primarily a boy name.

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